Srinagar, Nov 11 (JKNS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a CRPF party in Kulgam and said security forces have been given a free hand to crack down on terrorists, assuring that those responsible will be hunted down and brought to justice.
In a post on X, as per news agency JKNS, the Lieutenant Governor said he visited Base Hospital Srinagar to enquire about the health of CRPF Head Constable Sonbir Singh, who sustained serious injuries in the attack and is currently undergoing treatment.
“Praying for his swift and complete recovery,” LG Sinha wrote.
He further informed that two other injured CRPF personnel, Constable Rakesh Das and Constable Santanu Chandra, are in stable condition and recovering at the 46 Battalion CRPF Unit Hospital in Kulgam.
Strongly condemning the attack, the Lieutenant Governor termed it a cowardly act of terror and assured that those responsible would be brought to justice.
Sinha also said he reviewed the security situation with senior officials at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar, and reiterated that security forces have been given a free hand to take action against terrorists. (JKNS)