In another targeted strike on Jammu & Kashmir policeman, an “unidentified” terrorist on Tuesday killed a selection grade constable while he was passing through a lane near his home along with his minor daughter in Malik Saab area of Soura in Srinagar.
The seven-year-old child too received injuries in the attack and was rushed to a nearby hospital where her condition was stated to be stable.
According to reports, a lone terrorist fired at the policeman from a close range possibly using a pistol just as policeman Saifullah Qadri stepped out of his home. Bleeding profusely, he fell on the ground along with his daughter. Local residents in the area rushed him to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The police recovered empty cartridges from the site of terror attack. So far 15 security personnel and 14 civilians have been killed in different incidents of targeted killings in Kashmir valley this year while security forces have eliminated around 80 terrorists belonging to different terrorist outfits.
Condemning the terror attack Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, “I assure the people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished.
I salute the martyr Policeman SgCt Saifullah Qadri. His service to the nation and supreme sacrifice will always be remembered.”
Former Chief Minister and National Conference Vice President Omar Abduallah also condemned the attack on a policeman.
