Srinagar, April 27 (KNS): PDP General Secretary Mohammad Khurshid Alam on Sunday presided over a significant party meeting at Habba Kadal, organised by the party's Constituency Incharge, Arif Laigroo.
The meeting was attended by Abdul Hameed Kohsheen, Zuhaib Yousuf Mir, Iqbal Tramboo, Dr. Ali Mohammad, Fayaz Reshi, Tufail Bhat, Bilal Naiku, Sameer Ul Jameel, Lateef Bhat, Javeed Raina, Saabit Nauman, Aqib Farooq, Aman Zargar, among others.
The assembly commenced with vehement denunciation of the recent tragic killings in Pahalgam. Attendees expressed profound solidarity with the bereaved families of the slain tourists and paid solemn tribute to Syed Adil Shah, who sacrificed his life protecting visitors.
Addressing the gathering, Alam declared, "Kashmir's people have consistently rejected violence; they have, tragically, been its foremost victims. Violence has incinerated our dwellings, claimed our cherished ones and transformed our beautiful land into graveyards."
He categorically condemned the assault on tourists, underscoring that Kashmiris have perpetually embodied a tradition of exceptional hospitality and warmth.
"Throughout our history, tourists have never faced hostility, not even verbal, let alone deadly force. The perpetrators of this abhorrent crime stand as the most egregious enemies of Kashmiris first, followed by the nation's citizens.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelWe denounce such atrocities unequivocally and shall continue our condemnation until our final breath," Alam affirmed.
Moreover, Alam voiced profound concern regarding the collective retribution implemented following the incident, including numerous arrests and property demolitions. He emphasized that accountability must remain individual rather than general.
"Our local citizens already shoulder the burdens and adversities of daily existence. Criminalizing and vilifying innocent individuals for offenses they never contemplated represents profound injustice. The government must uphold the rule of law and ensure innocent lives aren't sacrificed on hatred's altar," he insisted.
Alam further implored the Government of India to guarantee the safety and support of Kashmiris residing throughout the country.
Moreover, Arif Laigroo said that the future of region and country at large lies not in perpetuating cycles of violence and retribution, but in fostering understanding, protecting individual rights and rebuilding trust across all communities.
"Only through justice that distinguishes between perpetrators and innocent citizens can we hope to establish lasting peace in this troubled region," he said.(KNS)