Decade on, Tufail Matoo’s family awaits justice

Srinagar: On the 10th anniversary of Tufail Matoo, the family of slain youth on Thursday vowed to continue their struggle till justice is delivered.
The family members and relatives of Tufail Mattoo paid homage to their slain youth.
Muhammad Ashraf Mattoo, Tufail’s father said due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, only a few members of the family visited the martyrs’ graveyard in Eidgah where special prayers were offered by them.
“Our son is an unforgettable hero. Today, on his 10th death anniversary, only a few family members could visit his grave,” he said.
Mattoo said that despite elapsing 10 years, they (family) are awaiting justice.
Pertinently, Tufail Ahmad—a 17-year-old student was killed on this day in the year 2010 after he was hit by a teargas canister allegedly fired by forces