Srinagar, Apr 30: The killing of Nawa Kadal youth by forces on Wednesday evening has triggered strong condemnation from various parties cutting across their ideologies and demanded probe into the incident.
In a statement, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah expressed grief and sorrow over the firing incident in Nawa Kadal, resulting in loss of a life.
Expressing his solidarity with the bereaved family, Omar said that “the circumstances leading to this tragic loss of life would be thoroughly probed.”
National Conference president, Dr Farooq Abdullah has also expressed sorrow.
“Condemning the incident, Dr Farooq asked the State Government to conduct a transparent and time-bound probe to ascertain the truth. He has said that he stands with the family in this moment of inconsolable sorrow and loss,” NC spokesman said in a statement.
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the killing. In a statement the PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said “killings with impunity only add to tragedies and it is unfortunate that at the end of a comparatively peaceful day a precious life was lost to disproportionate use of force.” Expressing solidarity with the bereaved family, Mehbooba said “nothing can compensate their loss.”
CPI (M) State Secretary Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami also condemned the killing. In a statement Tarigami has said, “I strongly condemn the firing incident which has unfortunately led to killing of a person. The incident needs to be probed thoroughly and guilty be brought to justice,” he said.
MLA Khansahib, Hakim Muhammad Yasin has demanded a thorough probe into the incident.
“It is unfortunate that another innocent youth got killed in the firing. Loss of another precious human life is in this manner is a cause of concern for every Kashmiri. Bullet for stone isn’t a right answer,” Yasin said.
Awami Ittihaad Party (AIP) president, Engineer Rashid has also condemned the killing. “On one hand Government of India claims it is the biggest democratic state and wants to solve issues peacefully and on the other it is continuing the killing spree of innocent Kashmiri youth. The blame lies equally on state government for failing to control trigger happy security forces who are after blood of Kashmiris,” he said in a statement.
Lastupdate on : Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Wed, 30 Apr 2014 18:30:00 GMT
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