Cop killed, his daughter among four injured in militant attacks

A policeman was killed while his daughter among four civilians was injured in separate militant attacks across Kashmir region.

Police in a tweet said that a policeman identified as Saifullah Qadri, son of Muhammad Syed Qadri, of Malik Saab was fired upon by gunmen, leaving him critically wounded.

Police said the injured cop succumbed at the hospital while his daughter was being treated.

“Terrorists fired upon one policeman Saifullah Qadri S/o Mohd Syed Qadri, R/o Malik Saab, in Soura (Anchar) area. He is critically injured. His daughter also got injured,” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted soon after the incident took place.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir zone Vijay Kumar while commenting on the incident said that the militants showed “most inhuman face” by killing the unarmed policeman and injuring his minor daughter at Soura area of Srinagar. He also said that police will soon identify the militants involved in the act and neutralize them.
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the wreath laying ceremony of slain policeman Saifullah Qadri here, the IGP said that the militants have shown the most inhuman face by attacking Saifullah who was taking his minor daughter to hospital for treatment.

“In the incident, we lost the policeman who was unarmed. What was the fault of his daughter who suffered injuries and is being treated at the hospital,” the IGP Kumar said.

He said that police will soon identify the attackers and kill them. He said that militants have been attacking the unarmed policemen who are on leave.

“The families of militants should also condemn today’s act in which the minor girl of the policeman was injured,” he said.

Meanwhile three civilians were injured in a grenade attack on a naka party of police and CRPF at Yaripora area of Kulgam district on Tuesday evening.

An official said that militants hurled a grenade and also fired upon a naka party of CRPF and Police in Yaripora, however, it missed the target and exploded away from them.

He said that in the incident, three civilians received injuries, who have been shifted to hospital, where their condition is said to be stable.

He added that the area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.

Condemning the incident, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha assured people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished

National Conference, Congress, People’s Conference also condemned the police constable’s killing.
“I strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Soura, Srinagar. I assure the people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished. I salute the martyr Policeman SgCt Saifullah Qadri. His service to the nation and supreme sacrifice will always be remembered,” LG Sinha tweeted.

“My thoughts are with the bereaved family. I pray for the speedy recovery of his daughter,” he added.
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah also condemned the killing.

“I unequivocally condemn this attack on Constable Saifullah Qadri of J&K police in which he lost his life.The cowardly attackers not only killed Const. Qadri but also injured his 7 year old daughter, who I understand is out of danger.

“May Allah grant Const Qadri place in Jannat & may his family find strength to bear this great loss. A special prayer for the injured daughter for a quick & complete recovery,” Omar tweeted.
People’s Conference led by Sajad Lone consoled the killing of the cop.

“Heartfelt condolences with the family of policeman Saifulla who was fired upon by terrorists killing him & injuring his daughter in broad daylight at capital Srinagar. May the departed soul find peace in heaven & prayers for the injured daughter,” the party said in a tweet.

Congress also condemned the attack on police cop, daughter n Soura, Srinagar.

Strongly condemning the attack, JKPCC Chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma has said that such targeted attacks are part of a nefarious design but the forces behind such attacks shall never succeed.

“The government must check such attacks and ensure the Safety and security of innocent Citizens in Kashmir,” Sharma added.