Dy CM anguished over border killings, terms victims as Martyrs

JAMMU, JANUARY 19: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh, today expressed grief and anguish over the killing of three persons during border shelling.

In a statement, the Deputy Chief Minister expressed anguish over firing and shelling from across the LoC and International Border and called for ending the hostilities. He said the brunt of border skirmishes is being faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir, especially those living in forward areas.

Deputy Chief Minister expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul and said that those who succumbed to the injuries during cross border firing are Martyrs.

He also prayed for early recovery to the thirteen injured persons.