Avoid posting Kashmiri Pandits in remote areas, says Apni Party chief

PTI

Jammu, June 4

J&K Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari today sought an end to the senseless targeted killing of innocent people in Kashmir and appealed to the people of the Valley to come forward and support the government’s efforts in restoring confidence among the minorities.

Aadmn’s responsibility

The protection of the life of the minorities is government’s responsibility. — Altaf Bukhari, president, J&K Apni Party

His remarks came days after a 29-year-old bank manager from Rajasthan and a labourer from Bihar were killed in Kulgam and Budgam districts. J&K has witnessed eight targeted killings since May 1. Three of the victims were off-duty policemen and five were civilians. Bukhari said the government should ensure safety and security of the people working in various government departments and avoid posting of members of minority communities in far-flung areas.

“The protection of the life of the minorities is the responsibility of the government. In these circumstances, the confidence of the people can be restored by providing them adequate security at their workplace and accommodation,” he said. He also appealed to the people of Kashmir Valley to come forward and support the government for the restoration of confidence among the minorities.

On Saturday, Advocate Dimple Kumar Mottan from RS Pura and Advocate Manmeet Singh from Jammu joined the Apni Party in the presence of Bukhari.