Srinagar, May 10 -- People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti expressed her deep sorrow over the demise of Raj Kumar Thappa, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) of Rajouri, who lost his life due to blatant shelling from Pakistan.

In a heartfelt statement, Mufti condemned the ongoing cycle of violence in the wake of the escalating tension between India and Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack, which killed 26 and injured 17 in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

Mufti highlighted the devastating impact on civilians due to the rising tensions and called for an end to it.

"Deeply saddened to hear about the tragic loss of one of our brave officers - Raj Kumar Thappa, Additional DC in Rajouri, due to shelling f...