Srinagar, Apr 13 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Minority Forum, a group of Hindus, Sikhs and Pandits from the state harshly condemned the barbaric killing of innocents in Handwara and Drugmulla, Kupwara.
In a joint statement issued by the forum to KNS during its meeting at Srinagar, JK minority forum stated that we feel the pain of Kashmiri brothers during this hour of grief. Kashmiris are peace loving citizens who have always safeguarded minorities of the state. Forum members stated that they are with their Kashmiri brothers and sisters in this hour of grief and their heart goes to the families of those who have lost their loved ones.
Representative of JK Forum Dr. Amit Wanchoo said, “We have seen enough bloodshed of youngsters in our state and can’t bear this pain further. Every year we see such violent acts happening in March/April while for the whole winter things are calm.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel” Dr. Wanchoo in his address said, “Politicians of Kashmir irrespective of their ideology should join hands and stop killing of innocents. Let us all pledge that we won’t allow any innocent killing on the soil of Kashmir.”
The forum members further stressed that Kashmiri Pandits, Muslims and Sikhs have a history of brotherhood and this will continue for years to come. All the members unanimously agreed that no outsider has any right to represent them and that they can represent themselves. We have spent turbulent times with the majority community and got their support in hours of distress. Forum further prayed for the departed souls and prayed for Peace and brotherhood in Kashmir. Those who attended the forum included Anil Raina, Sameer Wazir, Ramneek Kaur, Gurmeet Singh, Sandeep and others. (KNS)