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Naib Sarpanch Murder is a attach on Grassroots Democracy; Culprits must be arrested without delay :Anil Sharma
AJKPC Condemns Naib Sarpach Muder ,demands immediate legal action against the accused :President AJKPC
Jammu, July 3: All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) is a registered premier organisation working for the stregthening of Grass root level democracy in Jammu and Kashmir .
President of the All Jammu & Kashmir Panchayat Conference, Anil Sharma, has strongly condemned the murder of Naib Sarpanch Surinder Kumar of Village Gazian, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Miran Sahib. He termed the incident as inhuman, tragic, and a direct attack on the Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Anil Sharma said that Panchayat representatives work tirelessly for the welfare of their villages, addressing public grievances and ensuring development at the grassroots level. The killing of a Panchayat representative is not merely the loss of an individual but an attack on democracy and the Panchayati Raj system.
He appealed to the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, the Police Administration, and particularly the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jammu, to ensure the immediate arrest of all those involved in this heinous crime and to initiate the strictest possible legal action against them. He urged the police to conduct a fair, impartial, and thorough investigation so that every person responsible is brought to justice without delay.
Anil Sharma further stated that Panchs and Sarpanchs have long remained on the radar of terrorists, with many sacrificing their lives while performing their duties. If anti-social elements within society also begin targeting Panchayat representatives, it will pose a serious threat to grassroots democracy. He stressed that exemplary punishment must be awarded to the culprits to deter such crimes in the future.
Expressing deep grief over the demise of Naib Sarpanch Surinder Kumar, Anil Sharma said that the All Jammu & Kashmir Panchayat Conference stands firmly with the bereaved family during this difficult time. The organization will extend every possible support and assistance to the family. He also prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
