Two Village Defense Guards (VDG) were reported killed by the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.
An official told that two VDGs identified as Nazir Ahmad, son of Muhammad Khalil and Kuldeep Kumar, son of Amar Chand–both residents of Ohli, Kuntwara have been killed by the terrorists in Kishtwar.
The official said that the duo would always go to Munzla Dhar (Adhwari) for grazing their cattle but today they didn’t return.
As per sources, the bodies of both the VDGs have been recovered and a massive search operation has been launched by forces. Terror Organization Kashmir Tigers took the responsibility of this dastardly act.
The fresh attack comes at a time when J&K is witnessing spurt in attacks on non-J&K work force and encounters.
Meanwhile, National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and vice president and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the gruesome killing of two VDGs in Kishtwar.
The leaders said that such acts of barbaric violence remain a significant impediment to achieving the long-lasting peace in J&K. “In this hour of grief, their thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased,” the NC wrote on X.
Author—(KNO)