The Congress today expressed serious concern over the killing of Kaisar Hamid Sofi a young boy of eidgah, presently resident at Shalimar who lost his life due to torture by Forces, as reported and Saahil Ahmad Wagay who was crushed to death yesterday at Pehroo Anatnag, when some youth indulged in heavy stone pelting resulting into the killing of young boy.
Congress also demanded judicial probe in both the killings and urged the Govt to ensure stern punishment to those involved in these unfortunate incident of deaths.
The PCC Spokesperson while condemning the killing of Kaisar Hamid and Sahil Ahmad Wagay said that the killing of innocent people, in any form is highly condemnable, unacceptable and expressed deep sorrow over these tragic deaths. He said the unabated incident of killings is the root cause of anger among the youth in the valley, which is a matter of grave concern. Govt must take effective measures to stop the loss of precious lives and injuries to common innocent people, he said.
Mentioning that Kaisar Hamid Sofi lost his life due to interrogation as reported, whileas the Saahil was crushed to death as a result of heavy stone pelting in Pehroo village of Anatnag. The spokesperson termed both these incidents most fortunate and tragic and expressed grave concern over such type of tragic incidents.
Urging the Govt to conduct a thorough probe into the killing of Kaisar Hamid Sofi, PCC Spokesperson emphasized the need to identify the persons responsible for mysterious death Kairsar’s, Govt must find out the reasons behind this tragic incident, he added.
Stating that killings and injuries to thousand have vitiated the atmosphere, consequently the valley is on boil, the Spokesperson said that Govt has miserably failed to restore calm in the valley, as a result, the situation is still of control.
He also sought stern punishment to those responsible for the killing of Sahil Ahmad Wagay of Pehroo Anatnag who lost his life in the backdrop of stone pelting by some youth.
PCC Spokesperson also appealed the people especially youth to stop confronting security forces and maintain calm, as the peace and normalcy only can ensure safety and security of life and property. He said the valley has immense suffered due to the deteriorating situation, resulting in loss of precious lives, besides grave injuries to thousands of people, besides the damages caused to trade, tourism, industries, which is going to have serious impact on the future of the people.
Meanwhile Congress Leaders Dr. Syed Ahmad and Imityaz Ahmad Khan have strongly condemned the killing of Kaisar Hamid Sofi and demanded judicial probe into this mysterious death. They said killing of innocent people is highly condemnable and must be probed to find out the truth behind the tragic death of Kaisar Hamid Sofi. (PTK)