Srinagar: All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) Chairman Syed Ali Geelani on Thursday condemned the Indian administration for arresting APHC leaders and activists and imposing curbs on their political activities.
Geelani castigated the regime for imposing restrictions in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir valley to foil a march towards Kulgam on Wednesday.
He said, “The restrictions, crackdown against leaders and activists and clamping curfew-like curbs are illogical.”
“These arbitrary measures reflect extreme state terrorism. Youth are being brutally killed and we are not even allowed to mourn or offer tearful tributes to our martyrs,” he added.
In a press release, the chairman stated that from the inception of the Modi government’s regime in occupied Kashmir, people were reeling under the worst type of state terrorism. He added that the situation in the region had turned from bad to worse. He denounced the use of brute force and pellet gun against peaceful protestors.
Geelani expressed concern over the surge in the killing of innocent youth by Indian troops. He paid rich tribute to the young people who had embraced martyrdom while fighting against troops in the Hajin and Handwara areas.
He said that it had been the outcome of India’s rigid, inflexible and obscure approach. He urged Indian authorities to shun their stubborn attitude and resolve the Kashmir dispute without any further delay.
