Massacre near Jammu

Date: 
Sunday, July 14, 2002

Press Statement

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:

The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack near Narwal by-pass near Jammu killing 25 innocent people mainly migrant labour. This heinous attack shows that the terrorists are able to strike with impunity.

The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) calls upon both the Central and state governments to take effective measures to check such activities, nab the culprits and protect innocent lives. The country cannot afford any lapses in these efforts.

The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed.