PM Modi condemns killing of BJP worker in Anantnag

SRINAGAR, (PTK):  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today strongly condemned the killing of a local BJP worker Ghulam Mohammed Mir, who was shot dead by suspected militants in Anantnag district.

In his tweet, PM Modi said, “His contribution towards strengthening the party in Jammu and Kashmir will always be remembered. There is no place for such violence in our country. Condolences to his family and well-wishers.”

Mr Mir was the BJP’s district vice president. The party has alleged that his security was recently withdrawn by the state administration, currently run by Governor Satya Pal Malik.

The police said three terrorists came to his house in Nowgam Verinag area and asked for the keys to his car. While driving the vehicle away, they shot dead Mr Mir, who was popular in the area as ”Atal”, the police said.