Srinagar, April 27: In the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq have urged the government to act decisively against terrorism while safeguarding the rights and dignity of innocent civilians.
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized the importance of building on the spontaneous public outrage against terrorism. In a post on X, he stated, “There must be a decisive fight against terrorism and its origin. People of Kashmir have come out openly against terrorism and the murder of innocent people. It’s time to build on this support and avoid any misplaced action that alienates people. Punish the guilty, show them no mercy but don’t let innocent people become collateral damage.”
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti also issued a statement on X, warning the Government of India to act with restraint. “The Government must tread with caution and carefully distinguish between terrorists and civilians. There are reports of thousands being arrested and scores of houses of common Kashmiris being demolished along with those of militants,” she said, urging authorities to ensure that innocent people are not subjected to undue suffering, which she warned could further aid terrorist agendas.
Meanwhile, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, condemned the terror attack but expressed serious concern over the reported indiscriminate action by authorities. “While Kashmiris collectively condemn the heinous crime at Pahalgam, indiscriminate arrests and videos circulating on social media of demolition of houses and neighborhoods are disturbing and distressing,” he posted. He appealed to the administration to ensure that justice for the victims does not come at the cost of punishing innocent families.
