Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu has expressed deep pain and anguish at the killing of Ajay Pandita Bharti, Sarpanch in Anantnag.

Calling it a cowardly act, the Lt Governor condemned the killing and said that those behind the killing are the enemies of humanity. The attack on any public representative is the attack on the democratic setup, he added. He has directed the authorities to spare no efforts in bringing the culprits to justice.

He prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family members.

Meanwhile, LG conveyed condolences on the sad demise of former Union Minister, Arjun Charan Sethi.

In his message, the Lt Governor described the former Union Minister as a widely respected public figure who would always be remembered for his service to the country.

He has prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family members.

Courtesy: Daily Excelsior:  10th June, 2020