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Army officer Umar Fayaz Parray, who was killed by terrorists in Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir was laid to rest at his native place after full military honours. Senior Army and police officers were present during his burial at Sadsun Yaripora in Kulgam district.
Lieutenant Umar was abducted by five to six terrorists from a relative’s house where he was attending a wedding ceremony.
Condemning the killing, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said it is a dastardly act of cowardice. The Minister said Lieutenant Umar’s sacrifice reiterates the nation’s commitment to eliminate terrorism from the Valley.
Paying rich tributes to the slain officer, a Defence spokesperson in Srinagar said, Army salutes the braveheart and stands by his family in this hour of tragedy. He said the Army is committed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has also condemned the killing. She conveyed her sympathies with the bereaved family.