After the BJP leader of Jammu and Kashmir, Sheikh Wasim Bari and his two family members were allegedly killed by terrorists last night, 10 policemen entrusted with protecting them have been reportedly arrested today.

Bari, his father Bashir Ahmad and brother Umer Bashir were reported to be killed by terrorists last night at their residence in the Bandipore district of J & K. On camera footage, terrorists on bikes were seen shooting at the family. At the time of the killing, the security personnel were allegedly absent.

In a tweet last night, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh informed that PM Modi had called him to enquire about the "gruesome killing", and that the PM had extended condolences to the distraught family.

National President of BJP, Jagat Prakash Nadda tweeted in response to the loss, "We lost Sheikh Waseem Bari,his father & brother in Bandipora, J&K today in a cowardly attack on them.This is a huge loss for the party. My deepest condolences are with the family.The entire Party stands with the bereaved family. I assure that their sacrifice will not go in vain."