Free-hand to criminals responsible for Jammu rioting, arson: alleges KEA

Srinagar: Terming the rioting and arson in Jammu as a result of alleged government giving free hand to handful of criminals, the Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA) Chairman Muhammad Yasin Khan said the police must act tough against such rioters.
In a statement, Khan who also heads the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) said the way police was seen acting mute towards the rioters in Jammu conveys that iron hand is meant only for peace loving Kashmiris.
“In Kashmir, pellets are fired on innocents as young as infant Hiba”, he alleged and said but in Jammu rioters are given a free hand only because they apparently enjoy blessings of some politicians.
“It is the duty of the government to ensure safety of the people regardless of the community or region they represent,” Khan said.
He appealed to people of Jammu and Dogra community in particular to uphold the values of communal harmony and be united with the people of Kashmir in these testing times to give a be-fitting reply to the goons.
Hailing the statement of Jammu Chamber, Commerce and Industries (JCCI) President Rakesh Gupta Khan said the sane voice has upheld the values of humanity.
Khan also appealed to government to ensure safety of Kashmiris, especially students living outside state.