[Marxistindia] Brutal Repression in Kashmir Condemned

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Mon Jul 11 13:01:43 IST 2016


 

 

July 11, 2016

 

Press Statement

 

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

 

Brutal Repression In Kashmir Condemned

 

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) expresses its
grave concern at the deteriorating situation in Kashmir. Till now it has
been reported that over 25 people, mostly youth have been killed and
hundreds injured.

 

Massive people's unrest erupted after the encounter death of Burhan Wani and
his associates. The brutal force used against protesters by the police and
the armed forces that resulted in these unfortunate killings is condemnable.
The administration should desist from using such excessive force against the
protesters. Those responsible for killing innocent unarmed protesters must
be identified and punished.

 

The present growing unrest is also an expression of intense people's
alienation, anger against the oppressive policies and killings of unarmed
civilians by security forces. While the activities of the extremist groups
need to be checked to maintain law and order and civilian rule, it cannot be
an excuse for such use of force against stone-throwing protesters.

 

Both the Central Government and the State Government, in which the BJP is a
coalition partner, must immediately initiate the political process of
dialogue with all political forces and groups to end this growing strife in
the state and to restore peace and normalcy. At the Central level, the Union
Home Minister must convene an all party meeting immediately.

 

 

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