Kashmiri Pandit ATM guard shot lifeless by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama

By PTI

SRINAGAR: Terrorists on Sunday shot lifeless a 40-year-old Kashmiri Pandit man in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district whereas he was on his approach to a neighborhood market, police stated.

Sanjay Sharma (40), who labored as an ATM guard, was shot within the chest at point-blank vary within the Achan space of the south Kashmir district round 11 am, they added.

“Terrorists fired upon one civilian from minority namely Sanjay Sharma S/O Kashinath Sharma R/O Achan Pulwama while on way to local market,” the Kashmir Zone police wrote on Twitter.

They stated Sharma was rushed to a hospital however he succumbed to the accidents. “There was armed guard in his village. Area cordoned off. Details shall follow,” police stated.

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Meanwhile, a pall of gloom descended on the sufferer’s village.

The deceased labored as an ATM guard in a financial institution however had not been reporting to obligation of late following an earlier spate of terror assaults on his neighborhood members, his colleagues stated.

Political events condemned the killing, terming it “senseless”. “Deeply saddened to hear of the demise of Sanjay Pandith of Achan in Pulwama district of South Kashmir. Sanjay was working as a bank security guard and was killed in a militant attack earlier today. I unequivocally condemn this attack and send my condolences to his loved ones,” National Conference (NC) chief Omar Abdullah stated in a tweet.

Deeply saddened to listen to of the demise of Sanjay Pandith of Achan in Pulwama district of South Kashmir. Sanjay was working as a financial institution safety guard & was killed in a militant assault earlier immediately. I unequivocally condemn this assault & ship my condolences to his family members.

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) February 26, 2023

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti blamed the BJP-led Centre for failing to guard Kashmiri Pandits. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister additionally hit out on the perpetrators of the assault. Talking to reporters right here, she stated, “A few days ago, right-wing terrorists killed two Muslims in Rajasthan. Today, you have killed a Hindu. What is the difference between you and them?” Mufti accused the BJP authorities of endangering the lives of minorities in Kashmir whereas projecting an image of normalcy within the valley.

NC’s chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq condemned the killing, saying it was an unlucky incident. “As the majority community, we should ensure the protection of the minorities,” he stated, including that the federal government has failed to take action.

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SRINAGAR: Terrorists on Sunday shot lifeless a 40-year-old Kashmiri Pandit man in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district whereas he was on his approach to a neighborhood market, police stated.

Sanjay Sharma (40), who labored as an ATM guard, was shot within the chest at point-blank vary within the Achan space of the south Kashmir district round 11 am, they added.

“Terrorists fired upon one civilian from minority namely Sanjay Sharma S/O Kashinath Sharma R/O Achan Pulwama while on way to local market,” the Kashmir Zone police wrote on Twitter.

They stated Sharma was rushed to a hospital however he succumbed to the accidents. “There was armed guard in his village. Area cordoned off. Details shall follow,” police stated.

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Meanwhile, a pall of gloom descended on the sufferer’s village.

The deceased labored as an ATM guard in a financial institution however had not been reporting to obligation of late following an earlier spate of terror assaults on his neighborhood members, his colleagues stated.

Political events condemned the killing, terming it “senseless”. “Deeply saddened to hear of the demise of Sanjay Pandith of Achan in Pulwama district of South Kashmir. Sanjay was working as a bank security guard and was killed in a militant attack earlier today. I unequivocally condemn this attack and send my condolences to his loved ones,” National Conference (NC) chief Omar Abdullah stated in a tweet.

Deeply saddened to listen to of the demise of Sanjay Pandith of Achan in Pulwama district of South Kashmir. Sanjay was working as a financial institution safety guard & was killed in a militant assault earlier immediately. I unequivocally condemn this assault & ship my condolences to his family members.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) February 26, 2023
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti blamed the BJP-led Centre for failing to guard Kashmiri Pandits. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister additionally hit out on the perpetrators of the assault. Talking to reporters right here, she stated, “A few days ago, right-wing terrorists killed two Muslims in Rajasthan. Today, you have killed a Hindu. What is the difference between you and them?” Mufti accused the BJP authorities of endangering the lives of minorities in Kashmir whereas projecting an image of normalcy within the valley.

NC’s chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq condemned the killing, saying it was an unlucky incident. “As the majority community, we should ensure the protection of the minorities,” he stated, including that the federal government has failed to take action.

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