Jammu, March 10 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday strongly condemned the killing of three civilians in Kathua.

"We condemn the killing of innocent people and express our condolences to their families," CM Omar Abdullah said.

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has also condemned the killing saying that the people who are in charge of the Police, should answer why the crime rate is increasing.

"What happened in Kathua is wrong. Three people were killed. Those people who are in charge of the Police should answer why the crime rate is increasing," Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said.

JKNC MLA Tanvir Sadiq also condemned the killings in Kathua saying that such bloodshed must end i...