Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) Tuesday expressed shock over fire incident in Shalimar Srinagar and said that that after Champions Trophy final between India and Pakistan, the forces went berserk, set on fire the shops, ruthlessly beat people and smashed properties in Ashitengu, Seelo Sopore and Bandipora.
People love Pakistan and this is the reason that forces out of vengeful act thrash civilians and target properties, added Hurriyat.
Demanding probe into the fire incident in which shops worth millions were gutted, Hurriyat said that these shops belong to poor traders and these business centers were the sole source of income.
Hurriyat (G) spokesman in a detailed statement about the incident said that local on telephone informed and revealed that Sunday night after the Pakistan won champions trophy, the people and particularly youth of the locality celebrated the victory and burst a few crackers. The locals alleged that forces personal stationed in nearby camp were outraged, went berserk and later set all shops on fire.