[Marxistindia] Handwara killings condemned

[news from the cpi(m)]

April 15, 2016

 

Press Statement

 

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the
following statement:

 

Handwara Killings Condemned

 

The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) strongly condemns the firing by security
forces in Handwara town in North Kashmir which led to the deaths of three
innocent young men and an elderly woman. Among those killed was a 19-year
old promising cricketer.  These killings have led to widespread unrest all
over the valley.

 

It is imperative that those responsible for the firing on the civilians be
arrested forthwith.  There has to be a credible enquiry into the
circumstances which led to the firing after the alleged molestation of a
girl by army personnel.  

 

The shooting of unarmed stone pelting crowds by the security forces, which
is the common practice in Kashmir, must be stopped forthwith.  The people of
Kashmir must be assured that such atrocities will not be tolerated.

 

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