Priyanka Gandhi Condemns Terrorism After CRPF Inspector's Death in Udhampur Encounter

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi expressed her condolences following the death of CRPF Inspector Kuldeep Kumar in a terrorist encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur. She condemned terrorism and stood united with the nation. Security has been heightened in the region, with upcoming assembly elections in the Union Territory.

On Monday, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi extended her condolences over the death of CRPF Inspector Kuldeep Kumar, who was martyred during an encounter with terrorists in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. Gandhi described the news as extremely saddening and took a firm stand against terrorism.

In her post on X, Gandhi said, 'The news of the martyrdom of CRPF Inspector Kuldeep Kumar during an encounter with terrorists in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir is extremely sad. May God grant peace to the departed soul. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family. The entire country is united against terrorism and strongly condemns it in one voice.'

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) inspector lost his life amid a fierce gunfight in the Cheel and Dudu regions of Udhampur district on August 19. Security measures have been increased throughout the area in response to the encounter. Udhampur-Reasi Range DIG Rayees Mohammad Bhat told ANI, 'This is very sad, but it is part of our duty. It is a jungle area without roads and networks. Here, we are facing various challenges. We are using technology and drones, and we are trying to neutralise the threat as soon as possible.'

The Union Territory is poised for assembly elections after a decade-long hiatus, with the last polls taking place in 2014. Voting will occur in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1, according to the Election Commission of India. The counting of votes is scheduled for October 4. The UT comprises 90 assembly constituencies, including 74 general seats, nine for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and seven for Scheduled Castes (SC). (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)