Cop shot dead by a terrorist in Srinagar, political leaders condemn the ‘cowardly’ act

Police officer Arshid Ashraf who was shot in Srinagar’s Khanyar succumbed to his injuries in Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) hospital on Sunday.

“Police officer Arshid Ashraf who was shot at by terrorists in Khanyar succumbs to his injuries,” said Jammu and Kashmir Police. Earlier a group of suspected terrorists attacked a police party in the Khanyar area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar on Sunday, injuring a police officer.

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed their sadness over the death of the cop.

In a tweet, Mufti said, “Saddened to hear about the death of Jammu and Kashmir Police Sub Inspector Arshid Ahmed killed by militants at Khanyar today. May his soul rest in peace and condolences to his family.” Jammu And Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah in his tweet said, “Sorry to hear about the death in the line of duty of Sub Inspector Arshid Mir of Jammu and Kashmir Police in a dastardly attack in the heart of Srinagar city. A young life with so much promise, another grieving family. May Allah grant Arshid place in Jannat.”