Srinagar: The BJP Srinagar unit on Tuesday protested against the Shopian district administration over the killing of former sarpanch Aiza Ahmed Sheikh by terrorists in the south Kashmir district two days ago.

Led by district BJP president Ashok Bhat, party workers again protested against the Shopian district administration in Jawahar Nagar here over alleged negligence by the authorities concerned in the security of the former sarpanch, who was a BJP leader.

"BJP demands a timely investigation into the failure of the Shopian district administration to prevent this incident. The party believes that the negligence of the administration led to the untimely death of Aijaz Ahmed Shaikh, and is demanding accountability and justice. Are." the party said in a statement issued after the protest.

Addressing the protesters, Bhatt said that strict measures need to be taken to ensure the safety of BJP leaders and workers in the area.

He called on the authorities to take prompt action and address the security lapses that have endangered the lives of political leaders.