'Terrible News': PM Modi, Others Condemn Attack on Police Bus in J&K

Two police personnel lost their lives after a police vehicle was fired upon by militants in Srinagar.

Hours after the deaths of two police personnel in a militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, 13 December, expressed his condolences for the deceased.

"PM @narendramodi has sought details on the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. He has also expressed condolences to the families of those security personnel who have been martyred in the attack," the Prime Minister's Office said in a tweet.

PM @narendramodi has sought details on the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. He has also expressed condolences to the families of those security personnel who have been martyred in the attack.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 13, 2021

An assistant sub-inspector and a selection grade constable had succumbed to injuries on Monday after a police vehicle was fired upon by militants in Srinagar's Pathan Chowk area. Fourteen police personnel were injured in the incident.

A number of political leaders took to Twitter to condemn the attack and express their condolences for the deceased.

"Terrible news of a terror attack on a police bus on the outskirts of Srinagar. I unequivocally condemn this attack while at the same time send my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased & prayers for the injured," said National Conference leader Omar Abdullah.

Terrible news of a terror attack on a police bus on the outskirts of Srinagar. I unequivocally condemn this attack while at the same time send my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased & prayers for the injured.

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) December 13, 2021

Meanwhile, Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti asserted that the attack exposes the falsity of the narrative that peddles claims of normalcy in the Valley.

"Terribly sad to hear about the Srinagar attack in which two policemen were killed. GOIs false narrative of normalcy in Kashmir stands exposed yet there has been no course correction. My condolences to the bereaved families," she said.

Terribly sad to hear about the Srinagar attack in which two policemen were killed. GOIs false narrative of normalcy in Kashmir stands exposed yet there has been no course correction. My condolences to the bereaved families.

— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) December 13, 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury, and a number of others also condemned the attack.

#Srinagar में शहीद हुए जवानों के परिवारों को मेरी शोक संवेदनाएँ। घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूँ।

पूरा देश चाहता है कि इस सुंदर वादी में अमन-शांति हो, आतंक का अंत हो।

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 13, 2021

Sad news coming in from Zewan area. I condemn the attack on Jammu and Kashmir Police in strongest possible words. Such mindless acts of violence only add to the misery of Kashmir. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. May Allah grant Jannah to the bravehearts!

— Imran Reza Ansari (@imranrezaansari) December 13, 2021

Strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack on J&K Police bus in Srinagar. My homage to our brave martyred police personnel. We are committed to ensure that perpetrators are punished. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) December 13, 2021

Shocked to hear about the cowardly terror attack on a Police Bus near Srinagar. I condemn this dastardly attack and offer my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the martyred security personnel.

Wishing for the speedy recovery of other personnel who were injured.

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) December 14, 2021

Strongly condemn this terrorist attack.
Deepest condolences to security forces who laid down their lives in their line of duty.
Wishing speedy recovery to all injured.https://t.co/ejaexgM4r7

— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) December 13, 2021

JeM's Kashmir Tigers has claimed responsibility for the attack, as per Kashmir IG Vijay Kumar. According to news agency ANI, the IG said:

"This evening a bus carrying our 25 personnel was attacked by 2-3-three terrorists. 14 injured, of which 2 martyred, 12 out of danger. 1 terrorist who was shot managed to flee."