Conflict
Kulgam gunfight: Use of brute force, pellet guns continues unabated even during Ramzan, says Mirwaiz
Srinagar: Reacting over reports that around 60 people were injured in clashes which ensued after a gunfight in Kulgam, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has said that the use of brute force and pellet guns continues unabated even during the month of Ramzan.
In a tweet, the Chairman of the Hurriyat (M) said:
Use of brute force and pellet guns against civilians continues unabated even during holy month of #Ramadan especially in #SouthKashmir causing grievous injuries and even fatalities. #HumanRights abuses including the use of #PelletGuns only exacerbates the situation on ground…
— Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (@MirwaizKashmir) May 29, 2019
rather than improving it.Peoples aspirations regarding resolution of #KashmirDispute can only addressed politically, not through force.
— Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (@MirwaizKashmir) May 29, 2019
At least 60 persons were injured, seven of them seriously in armed forces action during clashes following the gunfight in Kulgam. The operation has been called off as militants have reportedly managed to escape.
