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Police foils Hurriyat (G) Executive Council meet, Geelani condemns ‘despotic attitude’

Geelani lashes out at authorities, says their despotic attitude is root cause of uncertainty

Srinagar: Authorities Thursday disallowed the Executive Council meeting called by Syed Ali Geelani at Hyderpora Srinagar and police during their raids arrested several leaders including Gh Ahmad Gulzar (spokesman), Mohd Ashraf Laya, Bilal Sidiqee, Molvi Bashir Irfani, Omer Adil Dar and placing several leaders including Mohd Ashraf Sehrai and Gh Nabi Sumji under house arrest.

The spokesman said that a posse of police personnel were posted outside Geelani’s residence at Hyderpora where the resistance leaders from various constituent parties were to hold a meeting.

Meanwhile, Geelani while lashing at authorities said that ‘’they are playing with fire’’ saying their despotic attitude is the root cause of uncertainty and horrendous situations in state.

The meeting was convened by the Syed Ali Geelani to discuss several important issues, however police sealed all roads leading to his residence, said spokesman.

Police in large contingents was deployed and no one was allowed to enter Geelani’s residence, statement said.

 

(With inputs from KNS)

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