March 19
Condemning the custodial death of a teacher from Awantipora, the former chief minister of Jammu Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti asked the Indian Government to stop the repressive measures against Kashmir populace.
In a tweet, the former chief minister of Jammu Kashmir said, “Innocent men hauled up from their homes for interrogation return home only in coffins now. GoI’s repressive approach leaves young educated men vulnerable who are forced to take up arms. Stop using Kashmir to exhibit your sick chauvinistic nationalism. We have suffered enough.”
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Meanwhile Omar Abdullah calling the custodial murder as a stark reminder of “dark days” of Kashmir valley condemned this killing which has sparked massive outrage on Kashmir streets.
“I had hoped custodial deaths were a thing of our dark past. This is an unacceptable development & must be investigated in a transparent, time bound manner. Exemplary punishment must be handed out to the killers of this young man,” he said while demanding action against the culprits.
Pertinently a teacher identified as Rizwan Pandit died in the Police custody after being picked up NIA during a raid in Awantipora area of South Kashmir.