Amid the continuing Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir, an ex-sarpanch Aijaz Sheikh related to the BJP was shot useless by militants at his dwelling in Shopian. Relatives of Sheikh recounted that some gunmen barged into his home Saturday evening and fired at him from point-blank vary. Delving into the incident, the native police knowledgeable that the unidentified gunmen requested Sheikh for his identification card earlier than opening hearth at him. Â
Sheikh’s physique was delivered to his village Sunday morning for his final rites, the place a whole lot of individuals gathered to attend the ceremony. The ex-sarpanch was elected 5 years in the past, his time period led to January this 12 months. Sheikh gained traction on social media for a video praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s improvement efforts that had not too long ago gone viral. Â
The assault on Sheikh occurred barely quarter-hour after unidentified assailants on a two-wheeler fired at vacationer couple Tabrez and Farha in Pahalgam. Officials stated that whereas Tabrez stays in vital situation, his spouse Farha is steady however below remark. The couple’s 5-year-old twins escaped unharmed however had been in a state of shock, in keeping with their members of the family in Jaipur.Â
Regional and nationwide political events together with National Conference, PDP and the BJP, condemned the assaults.Â
The developments coincide with the Lok Sabha elections happening within the area that’s seeing a report share of voter turnout. The Baramulla seat went for polling right this moment within the fifth part and has showcased a outstanding voter turnout of 34.79% by 1 PM. The fourth part of voting for the final elections to the 18th Lok Sabha not too long ago concluded with a turnout of 36.58 per cent within the districts of Srinagar, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Budgam, and elements of Shopian.
