Srinagar: Shocked at the wave of terror attacks in Kashmir Valley, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said it was a “desperate attempt” by militants to disrupt peace and normalcy in the state where Assembly polls were underway.
Omar also said it was a “terrible day” with security personnel and innocent civilians losing their lives.
Condoling the death of security personnel and civilians in separate attacks, Omar expressed the hope that the Centre would plug the gaps in the counter-insurgency grid.
“It’s been a terrible day – four attacks and a number of deaths… Security forces and innocent civilians killed in the Valley,” Omar posted on Twitter.
After the attack on the Army camp in Uri, which left 11 security forces personnel including an army officer dead, Omar said it was a desperate attempt to disrupt peace and normalcy.
“JK Police & army are responding to the attack in Uri.
Once again shows the desperate levels militants will go to disrupt peace and normalcy,” the Chief Minister said.
“My heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed in the four attacks today. I hope @HMOIndia (home minister) takes steps to plug the gaps in C I (counter-insurgency) grid (sic),” he said. Eight militants were also killed during the day.
The next three phases of polling for the remaining 54 seats will be held on December 9, 14 and 20. Counting of votes will be taken up on December 23.
Uri and Tral figure in the list of 16 constituencies that will go to polls in the third phase on December 9 while Shopian will be among the 18 constituenices where polling will be held in the fourth phase on December 14. (PTI)
