J-K attacks a 'desperate attempt' to derail atmosphere of goodwill, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned the recent the terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir adding that the acts of terror were a 'desperate attempt' to derail the atmosphere of hope and goodwill in the state.

Prime Minister Modi took to twitter to share his condemnation of the attacks.

"Attacks in J-K are condemnable. They are desperate attempts to derail the atmosphere of hope and goodwill as seen by increased voter turnout," he tweeted.

The Prime Minister also lauded the efforts of the army, adding that the nation will never forget the army's sacrifice in operations against terrorists.

"125 crore Indians bow to our brave Army men who sacrificed their lives. These men lived and died for the nation. We won't forget them," Prime Minister tweeted.

Jammu and Kashmir, which is in the midst of its five-phase state assembly elections, had earlier in the day faced four terror attacks, which were aimed at undermining the ongoing democratic process in the state.

Following the attacks, Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh Suhag, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to brief him on the terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. According to reports, General Suhag briefed Prime Minister Modi about the ongoing situation and the army's preparedness for similar challenges ahead.