Srinagar- The J&K unit of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) today hit streets in Srinagar against the recent killing of its worker and former Sarpanch by militants in Shopian district, accusing the district administration of ignoring the party’s repeated pleas for the security of the slain Sarpanch.
Carrying placards that read “stop innocent killings, Pakistan muradabad and bring perpetrators to book “, dozens of saffron party workers and activists took out a protest rally from party headquarters in Jawahar Nagar, demanding justice for the slain party worker.
Shouting anti Pakistan slogans, the protesters also set effigy of the Prime Minister of Pakistan on fire, claiming the militant’s carryout such acts at the behest of their masters from across the border.
The protesting BJP workers also accused the Shopian district administration of ignoring repeated pleas to provide safe accommodation and security to the vulnerable BJP workers in Shopian district.
Despite repeated requests, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) concerned, they alleged, did not bother to provide security to the slain BJP worker, making him a soft target for militants.
The protesters demanded a thorough inquiry against the DC Shopian for allegedly refusing to provide security to Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh.
“The aim of holding this protest is to show solidarity with the family of the deceased Sarpanch. We at the same time demand an inquiry against DC Shopian. The party had intimated him about some key functionaries facing militant threats; however, he did not take any measure to avert the threat” BJP district president, Ashok Bhat told reporters.
Sheikh, he said, was not just a dedicated party worker but a true patriot who persisted in his efforts to strengthen the party in the Shopian district despite being confronted by extremist forces.
“In case the administration did not hold an inquiry, the party workers from across Srinagar would march towards Shopian soon. We will take all necessary steps to drive extremist elements off Kashmir and won’t let terrorism to thrive in J&K again,” he added.
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