Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Wasim Ahmed, a friend of former sarpanch Aijaz Ahmed Shaikh, who was killed by terrorists in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, said that he was at home when he came to know about the incident, Ahmed also said The deceased was known for his sympathy and had worked for the development of the area, "We were staying at home. Suddenly a call came, informing me about the Sarpanch incident. He is the only Sarpanch who Left the name behind.” Development. He was known for his empathy as well as sympathy," Wasi Ahmed, a friend of Shaikh, told ANI. "I have seen many sarpanches, God knows why they were killed, Ahmed called Irfan Ahmed Shaikh told.Aijaz Ahmed Sheikh's relative said, 'Around 10 pm we heard the sound of firing, but we did not know who it was and where it was coming from. After 10-15 minutes his mother told that someone had shot her son. We don't know where the shooter came from and where he went. After 10-15 minutes, police and army came here and we took him (Ejaz Ahmed Shaikh) to the hospital, the doctor declared him dead... The latest terror attack happened days before the voting for Anantnag-Rajore Lok Sabha constituency . Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday condemned the killing of party leader and former sarpanch by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district and expressed solidarity with the family of the deceased. Today (Saturday), former Sarpanch Aijaz Ahmed Shaikh was killed by terrorists in Heerpora, Shopian.Kashmir. BJP strongly stands with the family of Aijaz Ahmed who lost his life in this terrorist attack,'' he said Former JK chief minister and National Conference patron Farooq Abdullah said there was a need to investigate the death of the former sarpanch. . "Terrorism still exists here...It doesn't matter which party he (BJP leader former sarpanch Aijaz Ahmed Sheikh) is a member of, is targeting anyone, there is no need to investigate whether he was killed by terrorists or not." Before pointing out that someone was being attacked or the people here, Abdullah said, "It should be investigated swiftly... Tourists were attacked in Pahalgam too... It is a tragedy," Abdullah said. This is affecting our tourism industry.'' According to the police, terrorists opened fire on Aijaz Ahmed Sheikh in Heerpora of Shopian district late on Saturday night. He was evacuated and taken to the hospital, where he died.IG Kashmir had said, "BJP leader and former sarpanch Aijaz Ahmed Shaikh died after being shot by terrorists in Heerpora, Shopian, south Kashmir."