Kulgam, July 18 -- Jammu and Kashmir Minister Sakeena Itoo on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of a civilian in Doda, calling it unacceptable and demanding a fair and transparent investigation to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

Arif Hussain was shot during a late-night encounter on July 17 with the Special Operations Group in Doda's Jai Valley, leading to protests and internet suspension.

Speaking to reporters after attending a Horticulture Festival at DK Marg in the D H Pora area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district, where she also laid the foundation stone of a new Horticulture Office, Itoo said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have suffered immensely over the years due to violence.

"We want guns to disappea...