Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti condemn the killing of BJP's Ghulam Mohd Mir in Nowgam, Kashmir

The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah condemned the killing of BJP leader and Vice District President of Anantnag district Ghulam Mohammad Mir, of South Kashmir. 

The NC leader notified that Ghulam Mohd Mir was shot and killed in Nowgam, Verinag. 

In two tweets Omar Abdullah said: Ghulam Mohd Mir, office bearer of the BJP in South Kashmir has been shot & killed in Nowgam, Verinag. I condemn this dastardly act of violence & pray for the soul of the departed, Allah Jannat naseeb karey. Gul Mohd Mir was the District Vice President of the BJP state unit. May his family & loved ones find strength at this difficult time.

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Gul Mohd Mir was the District Vice President of the BJP state unit. May his family & loved ones find strength at this difficult time.

The 60-year-old politician was shot by gunmen at 10 PM on Saturday, and was wounded on his chest and stomach.  He was declared dead upon arrival, as he was immediately taken to the District Hospital in Anantnag. 

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