Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah Expresses Grief Over Killing of Non-Local Labourer in Shopian, Says ‘Such Attacks Abhorrent, Must Be Condemned’

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed grief over the killing of a non-local labourer whose body was found in Shopian district and said such attacks must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah (Photo Credits: File Image)

Srinagar, October 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed grief over the killing of a non-local labourer whose body was found in Shopian district and said such attacks must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. The body of the labourer, who was identified as Ashok Chauhan, was found in a field in the Wachi area of Zainapora in the south Kashmir district on Friday. Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, Headed by CM Omar Abdullah, Passes Resolution for Restoration of Statehood in Its First Meeting.

"Very sorry to hear about the death of Ashok Chouhan at the hands of militants in South Kashmir. These attacks are abhorrent & must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. I send my condolences to the family & loved ones of the deceased," Abdullah said on X. Chouhan's body bore two bullet wounds, according to police.

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