Urges authorities to ensure safety and security of Kashmiris across India
Srinagar, Feb 16: Deputy Mayor Srinagar, Shiekh Mohammad Imran on Saturday said that attacking Kashmiri’s across the country is unfortunate and highly condemnable.
He said common Kashmiri’s have nothing to do with the recent Pulwama attack, if these things will continue it will alienate Kashmiris towards. Imran appealed people of Jammu to maintain peace and harmony at this crucial juncture.
“Attacking particular community is not a solution for the problem both India and Pakistan should start a dialogue to end this bloodshed in Kashmir,” he said adding that communal elements are adding fuel to the situation.
Imran condemned the attacks on Kashmiri families, drivers, and assaulting of students in Jammu. He said some sponsored people have been employed to add fuel to the ongoing situation.
He also demanded compensation to Kashmiri drivers and employees whose vehicles were set on fire by the mob on Friday. Imran appealed Jammu police to nap the culprits as soon as possible.
Imran while condemning the attacks on students unfortunate appealed concerned state authorities to ensure security and safety of Kashmiri students.
Deputy Mayor has also written a letter to Governor Satya Pal Malik in which Imran has demanded immediately security and evacuation of Kasmiri’s in Jammu and across India.
“I have personally received dozens of complaints of harassment across the country which needs immediate redressal, or we have no option to appeal and ensure every Kashmiri return back to the valley,” he said.
“We have to clearly understand that we cannot afford to alienment on the basis of region and religion but unfortunately both cases are happening especially to Kashmiris,” he said.
However, Imran also urged all DGP’s across the country that they should set up a helpline for especially for students, families, traders, and visitors immediately to secure the places or evacuate them to Kashmir with the help of Indian air force.