Srinagar, May 13, 2019: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani condemning the judicial onslaught against the pro-freedom leaders and their family members said that on May 9, 2019 the bail applications of Syed Shakeel Ahmad and Syed Shahid sons of Syed Salah-ud-din who have been falsely accused of hawala without any proof or evidence were listed, but the court didn’t even bother to listen the argument and simply gave a new date after 70 days i.e July 18, 2019. This is how judiciary is being used just keep innocents behind bars and get political millage out of it.

In a statement issued citing the example of Indian judiciary, he said that the rejection of the bail by Indian Supreme court, which was granted by Delhi High Court in favour of Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Ahmad Watali, which was not only surprising but puts a big question mark on the free and fair legal system of World’s so-called largest democracy. Although in past also our people have faced the biased judicial system to satisfy their collective conscious, but recent media outburst of four senior Supreme Court judges, speaks volumes of favoritism and political influence in Indian judiciary.

Hurriyat (G) chairman said that Indian rulers have themselves made a joke of their so-called democracy and court decisions are influenced by the region and faith of the accused amounting to gross judicial activism.

Pro-freedom leader said that the sad state of affairs of Indian judicial system against Kashmiris has never been any surprise though, but off late the so-called justice providing system has been turned redundant when it come to giving justice to Kashmiris. Be it judicial-political murder of Mohammad Maqbool Bhat or murder of Mohammad Afzal Guru who was hanged and I quote Supreme Court of India saying that it is to satisfy the collective conscious of Indians. Now to satisfy that ever thirsty collective conscious of Indian masses, innocent Kashmiris are being kept behind bars on fictitious and fabricated cases and even denied bails. Cases against Kashmiri prisoners listed for arguments are cancelled, not even fair judicial processes and procedures are being followed by the very organs of judiciary.

While concerned over the deteriorating health condition of pro-freedom leaders languished in Tihar jail including Mohammad Yaseen Malik, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Altaf Ahmad Shah, Peer Saifullah, Asia Indrabi, Dr. G. M. Bhat, Hurriyat chairman said that our prisoners are making history with their courage, steadfastness, patience and commitment.

Srinagar: Senior Shia leader Aga Syed Hasan Almosvi Alsafvi Monday said that there are certain elements who try to create a wedge between Shia and Sunni. He said the rape victim is the daughter of Kashmir society and all are on the same page with regard to this heinous crime.

“It’s wrong to say that we (Shia’s) hijacked the issue. We only are highlighting it. Yes, there are elements who are keen to see sectarian divide but we should remain watchful and defeat their designs,” Aga Hasan said.

He said that Sunni Muslims are also protesting against this unfortunate rape incident. “Everyone wants accused to be punished as per law. Nobody supports or advocates him. We as a society have responsibility to bring moral order and spread the light of love and brotherhood,” he said and appealed people to sabotage the designs of those who want to create sectarian wedge for their benefits.

He also condemned the use of force on protesters in different parts of Kashmir.

Srinagar, May 13 : Slamming police for using indiscriminate force on people protesting against the horrific rape of a three-year-old kid, Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Gani Lone on Monday appealed to the Governor to ensure exemplary punishment for the perpetrator.

In a statement issued , Lone appealed Governor to ensure justice to the victim and act against the police personnel responsible for using force against protesters.

“I appeal to the Governor to personally monitor what has happened and what is happening. This crime is a crime against a daughter and she is our daughter and we are all duty bound to stand up against this crime and ensure that exemplary punishment meted out to the shameless perpetrator is an all-time deterrent for such morally deviant sociopaths. I also appeal to the protestors to have faith in the judicial system to punish this sociopath”, he said.

Condemning the use of force against protesters, Sajad said the administration has utterly failed to understand the gravity of the situation.

He said the justified anger is driving the protests across Kashmir Valley.

“It is a heinous crime and protests are in essence a wakeup call against the depraved and sick psyche that seems to have creeped into our social foundations,” he said.

While criticizing the police action against the protestors, Sajad said that there is a growing trend of mob mentality setting in our police forces.

“We have received some disturbing videos of police in action. The policemen are seen mouthing unutterable pejoratives and seem to be driven by motives other than crowd control. While the shameful incident makes our heads hang in shame as a society, equally disturbing is the mob mentality that seems to have dawned on to our police force”, he added.

Srinagar, May 13 : Peoples Conference (PC) General Secretary and a top Shia cleric Molvi Imran Ansari on Monday condemned the rape of a minor girl in Sumbal area of Bandipora district, terming it as ‘inhumane act’.

Molvi Imran Ansari as per a statement said that some people are looking Bandipora rape case through the prism of Shia-Sunni, which is condemnable. “The fact is that the incident is an inhumane and barbaric act which should be condemned by one and all,” he said.

Imran also appealed people to maintain calm, saying that people must forge unity to raise voice against the rapists so that justice will be delivered to the victim.

He also called on Governor Satya Pal Malik and demanded a time bound enquiry and stringent action against the involved person. 

Srinagar, May 13 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice President Abdul Rahman Veeri has expressed anger and pain on the rape of a minor in north Kashmir’s Bandipora and has pitched for the exemplary punishment to the culprits who are behind such a heinous crime.

In a statement issued, Veeri has termed the incident most gruesome and extremely heinous, stating that if the culprits are allowed to go scot-free, Kashmir will soon turn into unfit and most unsafe place for women.

Veeri asked the government to conduct a thorough investigation of the case and ensure justice to the victim.

Veeri said that the anger is brewing in Kashmir among the people against such atrocious act and it is high time for the governor administration to ensure that the culprit gets exemplary punishment so that a strong message is sent out to society’s villainous elements.

Srinagar, May 13 : Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Monday condemned the rape incident of a minor girl in Sumbal, Bandipora and termed it as shocking, unfortunate, gruesome and inhuman act.

While terming the incident as a stain on the social, spiritual fabric and rich culture of Kashmir, JRL in a statement issued  has said that this unfortunate and gruesome incident needs a thorough investigations and the culprit of this immoral act needs to be awarded an exemplary punishment.

JRL stated that the incident has not only left the conscience of every Kashmiri badly shaken but brought every head down in shame.

The leaderships said that while this shameful and heart-breaking incident has pierced through our hearts and minds and left all of us shocked, some people might take advantage and try to divide us in the name of sects and tribes.

“The affected kid belongs to all of us and we all share the pain and agony of her family and stand firmly behind them, they added. We all want the culprit to be brought to justice and justice for her and affected family. JRL at the same time has urged and stressed people across all sections to maintain unity and brotherhood on all fronts, and to exhibit patience and discipline,” the statement reads. 

Srinagar, May 13 : Jammu and Kashmir Police today said that the accused involved in the alleged rape of a girl is not a juvenile as claimed by the school authorities.

Police said a special Investigation team has been constituted to probe the incident.

“The accused has been arrested. Punishment will be awarded by the court as per law. The accused is not juvenile,” a top police officer told news agency.

Meanwhile, protests erupted at several places in Kashmir with people observing strike against the heinous crime. (KNS) 

SRINAGAR, MAY 13: Pursuant to various complaints received from candidates who have appeared in examinations conducted by the Board for different posts, it is being reported that some unscrupulous elements have been calling the candidates through emails/telephones and demanding monetary consideration in lieu of ensuring their selection. These mischievous elements are claiming to be representatives of the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board.

On preliminary inquiry, it has been found that the email IDs provided by them have no dealing whatsoever with the Board. All the candidates are advised to be cautious of such fake calls/mails and not pay heed to any such solicitation.

Candidates are advised not to fall in such traps and contact JKSSB Board authorities immediately if any such email/call is received by any of them from such dubious persons.