Srinagar: Former Chief Minister and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah condemned the killing of a Personal Security Officer posted with his party’s leader Syed Tauqeer in Kokernag area of Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Sunday.
“My colleague from Kokernag in South Kashmir Judge (Retd) Tauqeer Sb was just attacked by militants. While he escaped unhurt his security officer was hit and killed in the line of duty. I unreservedly condemn this dastardly attack & convey my condolences to the family of the deceased,” Omar tweeted
He said the security officer, Selection Grade Constable Riyaz Ahmed Khan, was posted with him for the last few years and was killed when 3 militants attacked a party convention. “I’ve just spoken to Tauqeer Sb to convey my concern & my condolences for Riyaz’s death,” he said in another tweet.