Anantnag Terror Attack Kills Police Officer
The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the Anantnag terrorist attack that killed Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, vowing that those responsible will be tracked down and punished as security forces launch a massive manhunt and the DGP reviews the situation; he offered condolences to the officer’s family and reiterated nationwide support for the martyr. Authorities have intensified operations and warned against circulating unauthorised content to avoid hindering the investigation.
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About Manoj Sinha
Manoj Sinha is an Indian politician serving as the 2nd and the current lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. He served as the minister of state for Communications and minister of state for Railways in the government of India. Sinha was elected to the Lok Sabha, representing Ghazipur parliamentary constituency for three terms from the Bharatiya Janata Party. Sinha was in the race for the post of Uttar Pradesh chief minister after the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election.
Everything about Manoj Sinha →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of the 16th Lok Sabha, Member of the 11th Lok Sabha, Member of the 13th Lok Sabha, Lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir
- Citizenship
- India
- Born
- July 1, 1959