Srinagar, July 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain of the IRP 3rd Battalion of the J&K Police, who was killed in a terror attack in the Anantnag area of South Kashmir.

In a post on X, Abdullah said, “Deeply saddened by the death in the line of duty of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain of IRP 3rd Battalion J&K Police. HC Hussain made the ultimate sacrifice in a cowardly terror attack in Anantnag area of South Kashmir. I unequivocally condemn this attack & send my heartfelt condolences to the members of his family. May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannat.”
The CM while expressing condolences with the bereaved family, said such “cowardly attacks” would neither weaken the resolve of the people nor achieve the terrorists’ objectives, and expressed confidence that police would bring those responsible to justice.