RSS leader, his PSO, shot dead in Kishtwar; curfew imposed
What's the story
RSS leader Chandrakant Sharma and his security personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar town on Tuesday. The unidentified terrorists reportedly snatched the weapon of Sharma's PSO when he went to a hospital for a check-up. While the PSO passed away immediately, Sharma was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries. A curfew has been imposed in the area.
Details
Sharma worked towards weeding militancy out of Kashmir
Sharma was a prominent leader of the outfit in Kashmir and worked towards eliminating militancy from the volatile area. He worked as a medical assistant at a local hospital. According to reports, the militants barged into the hospital, took the weapon from the PSO and attacked Sharma. The PSO died in the ensuing scuffle, and Sharma suffered injuries.
Aftermath
Internet services have been snapped in few areas
A video which has surfaced on social media, shows frantic crowd entering and leaving the hospital where Sharma was shot at. After the incident, senior police officials rushed to the spot. Sharma's death was confirmed by BJP Spokesperson Sunil Sethi. Apart from curfew, internet services were also snapped at Kishtwar, Doda, and Bhadarwah districts. Notably, no outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Shah Faesal demanded an inquiry into the incident
There should be a judicial inquiry into the brutal Kishtwar attack.
— Shah Faesal (@shahfaesal) April 9, 2019
Attempts to disturb communal harmony in this sensitive District ahead of Parliamentary elections must be defeated.
My prayers are with the family of the police constable who lost his life.
Security
Earlier, J&K administration restored security of politicians
It should be recalled just a few days ago, the J&K administration restored the security of nearly 400 politicians, activists, and prominent personalities. Governor Satya Pal Malik canceled the Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam's order, which he took after the Pulwama attack of February 14. Malik had said security in the state is a sensitive issue and should be dealt with rationally.