We share the grief of family of Lt. Ummer Fayaz & stand in solidarity. Lt. Ummer Fayaz will continue to inspire youth from the Valley.



— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) May 10, 2017

Abduction & murder of Lt. Ummer Fayaz by terrorists in Shopian is a dastardly act of cowardice. This young officer from J&K was a role model



— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) May 10, 2017

Lt. Ummer Fayaz of 2RAJRIF was an exceptional sportsman, his sacrifice reiterates nation's commitment to eliminate terrorism from the Valley



— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) May 10, 2017

Ninda karte hain,jaanch ke baad dekhte hain kya aata hai.Iska jawab diya jayega: Hansraj Ahir,MoS Home on body of Army Lt found in Shopian pic.twitter.com/rAG7n9t2G8



— ANI (@ANI_news) May 10, 2017

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said Lieutenant Umar Fayaz who was abducted and shot dead by terrorists in south Kashmir's Shopian district this morning is "a role model" and "will continue to inspire youth from the Valley".Lieutenant Fayaz had gone to Shopian to attend the wedding ceremony of a relative."We share the grief of family of Lieutenant Umar Fayaz and stand in solidarity. He will continue to inspire youth from the Valley," said Jaitley, who holds charge of the defence and finance ministries, in a series of tweets.Jaitey also said that the murder of a young Army officer by terrorists is a "dastardly act of cowardice"."Umar Fayaz of 2 Rajputana Rifles was an exceptional sportsman, his sacrifice reiterates nation's commitment to eliminate terrorism from the Valley," he said, adding, "This young officer from J&K was a role model."Meanwhile, MoS (Home) Hansraj Ahir , said that a probe has been ordered into the incident."I condemn the killing of young officer Umar Fayaz. Let's wait for the probe report," he said.The former CM of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah too has expressed his condolence for the bereaved family."Very sad and alarming. Condolences to the family. May Lt. Umar Fayaz's soul rest in peace," Omar said in a tweet.