September 12 , 2016
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Totalitarian regime at war against unarmed Kashmiris: Mirwaiz
By: APPSRINAGAR: Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has condemned the fresh killing spree in Indian-held Kashmir, saying the totalitarian regime is at war against unarmed Kashmiri people.
In a statement issued in Srinagar, he said cold-blooded murder of the three civilians was manifestation of naked and brute aggression by a totalitarian regime that was at war against unarmed civilians whom it had kept captive and suppressed for their territory.
Mirwaiz, who is lodged at Chesmashahi sub-jail in Srinagar, said silence of international community had emboldened the Indian state further which was extremely painful. He paid tributes to the martyred civilians Abdul Qayoom Wangnoo of Aali Kadal, Sajjad Ahmad Sheikh of Ganoopora Shopian and Yawar Ahmad of Botengoo, Islamabad.
"The nation must pay tribute to these brave men and to their supreme sacrifice that the great cause of freedom and justice for Kashmir be carried on by all towards till the attainment of these ideals," he added. He said people of Kashmir had been striving for their right to self-determination since 1931 in general, and since 1989 in particular, by offering all kinds of sacrifices and enduring all kinds of hardships. "These sacrifices will bear fruit and Kashmiris will see the dawn of freedom provided we stay united, firm in our resolve and patience," Mirwaiz added. He condemned the action on the peaceful protest demonstrations, marches and rallies in Kashmir. In another statement, the Hurriyat said indiscriminate use of pellet guns, PAVA shells, tear gas shells, stun grenades and pepper grenades was resulting in injuries to over 200 persons while excessive forces were also used on the funeral procession of the martyred youth, Yawar Ahmad.
On the other hand, the Hurriyat and Jammu Kashmir Awami Action Committee (AAC) held protests at Noorbagh and Wangapora against civilian killings and arrest of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and other Hurriyat leaders.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk