Shabnum Khan condemns targeted killing of Sikh worker from Amritsar by terrorists

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SRINAGAR FEBRUARY 08:–Prominent Social Activist Shabnum Khan has strongly condemned the killing of Sikh worker Amritpal Singh, a resident of Amritsar and injuries to another non-local worker identified as Rohit, aged 25 from Punjab by terrorists in the Habba Kadal area of Srinagar city on Wednesday. “I strongly condemn the barbaric killing of Sikh man by terrorists. A befitting reply should be given to the perpetrators of heinous crime on innocent people,” Shabnum said. She termed the news shocking saying words of condemnation are not enough for this inhuman act of terror but I pray for the departed soul to rest in peace,” she added. Shabnum said Kashmiris are sick of death and destruction unleashed by radicals. They wish to live in peace and pick up peaceful life and ensure no more Kashmiris or non-locals are killed by terrorists. Kashmir calls for peace and sustainable inclusive development for the betterment of future generations. Shabnum said, “I am deeply saddened to know about the barbaric killing of Amritpal Singh. The bereaved family has my deepest sympathies and unwavering support. Words of condemnation and condolence ring hollow as do the assurances of the government on safeguarding the lives of people. This killing yet again raises the troubling question on the security apparatus and the law and order situation in Kashmir.”“Any killing, especially a targeted killing, is a matter of grave concern and condemnable. We condemn it,” Shabnum said. Shabnum said every targeted killing was condemnable, be that of a Kashmiri Pandit or a Muslim or a Sikh and whether the victim was from Kashmir or Jammu.I wonder what the killers want to achieve by shedding the blood of innocent civilians. Such acts of terror should be condemned in strongest possible terms by one and all. The perpetrators of this brutal crime must be nabbed and brought to be booked, added Shabnum”