Rasheed leads protest against Kulgam killings, calls for ‘joint strategy to save Kashmir from bloodbath’

Srinagar: Independent legislator and MLA Langate Er Rasheed on Monday led a protest march in Handwara against the killings of seven civilians in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district yesterday.
A statement issued by Rasheed-led Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) said that hundreds joined the protest march despite restrictions imposed by the authorities in Handwara. “Protesters with black flags and placards marched towards main Chowk Handwara raising strong slogans in favor of plebiscite and against state terrorism,” said the statement.
Addressing the gathering at main Chowk Handwara, Rasheed reiterated that Kashmiris were not enemies of peace but cannot surrender their legitimate rights.
“It is shameful that rather taking permanent measures to resolve Kashmir dispute forever, New Delhi and its proxies are busy in distorting the facts and accusing Kashmiris who are the worst victims of state terrorism. Whatsoever happened in Kulgam should be condemned by all and there is no excuse to justify these killings,” the statement quoted Rasheed as having said.