SrinagarTerming forces action as state sponsored terrorism, Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik in a joint statement said that forces have virtually declared war on civilians and feel free to kill and go on rampage.
They are not accountable for their wrongdoings, said leadership and blamed authorities for creating mayhem.
Joint leadership expressed grief and anguish over the killing of Ashtangoo youth Nazir Ahmad in Ranghreth area in Srinagar & a civilian in Arwani Kulgam by forces and alleged that it was a target killing.
Blaming SSB personnel, the leadership said that protestors in Rangreth, peacefully dispersed after forces resorted to tear gas shelling, however SSB personnel at point blank range and deliberately killed, said youth.
In a joint statement, they strongly condemned vandalizing private vehicles and ransacking houses and business establishments and said that it illustrates sheer vengeance.
Geelani, Mirwaiz and Malik said that after the recent statement of army chief Bipin Rawat, forces have been vested with unbridled powers and they feel free to go to any extent.
They are treating state as a hunting ground and killing whosoever comes in their way, said leadership.
Blaming Indian leadership, joint leadership said that on one hand Indian forces while crossing all limits are killing people and destroying properties and on the other, Indian leadership including Rajnath Singh, Ram Madhav and Amit Shah were adding fuel to fire with their “fanatical dogma. They believe that every Kashmiri is an enemy and deserves death. We have only two options, either we have to surrender and accept their hegemony or live like brave hearts, prefer martyrdom and pursue our mission with persistence and commitment.
Blaming State authorities for choking political space for peaceful activities and while reiterating their appeal for shutdown, Geelani, Mirwaiz and Malik said that it is not just for a fun but we are left with no option other than to resent and raise our voice against killing spree and state sponsored terrorism.
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