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| Appreciates role of locals in reaching out to victims with all possible support |
SRINAGAR, JULY 11: The State Cabinet which met
here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti condemned
in unequivocal terms the terrorist attack on Yatris (pilgrims) at Botengo,
Anantnag terming it an attack on Kashmiri’s syncretic culture and pluralistic
values. While expressing deep sorrow and anguish over the loss of precious
lives, the Cabinet expressed its sincere condolences with the bereaved families
and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. The Cabinet wished for
speedy recovery of those injured in the gruesome attack.
Taking note of the outrage caused by the dastardly act across the state
and the country, and widespread and intense expression of concern and regret,
the Cabinet observed that such cowardly attacks will only strengthen the
resolve of the Government and the society to fight violence with renewed
commitment and vowed that such acts which strike at the roots of Kashmir's
value system and traditional ethos will not be tolerated. The Cabinet took note
of the fact that the people of the State have with one voice condemned the
dastardly act.
The Cabinet resolved that with the cooperation of the people, the
culprits of this heinous crime will soon be brought to book and the fight
against perpetrators of violence will be carried to its logical conclusion.
The Cabinet expressed deep appreciation for the heroic role played by
the local people of Anantnag, in providing immediate relief and succor to the
victims of the attack. It noted with gratitude the help they rendered to the
Yatris and the administration in managing the situation including the donation of
blood.
The Cabinet observed two minute silence as a mark of respect to the
departed souls before passing the above resolution.
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