JKPCC terms current unrest in valley as unfortunate

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : Jul 10 2016 | 7:42 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) today termed the current unrest in the Valley as unfortunate and anguishing and sought support from the people to end the cycle of violence.
The current unrest is unfortunate and anguishing.
We seek support and co-operation from the people especially from the members of civil society, responsible citizens and media fraternity in order to end the current unrest, so that peace prevails besides safety of precious lives and property ensured, JKPCC president G A Mir said here.
Mir cautioned that violence was in nobodys interest and it has serious implications on the progress, development and safety of the people.
Violence cannot be solution to any problem.
It is in nobodys interest, rather it has serious implications on the progress, development and safety of the people, he said.
The JKPCC chief said casualties on either side were highly condemnable, unacceptable and a matter of serious concern.
"I appeal to the people to maintain calm and defeat the design of elements vitiating peace to serve their vested interests.
"They should stay away from the violence and maintain peace, as the prevalence of peace is must for their safety and security," he said.
Mir urged the security forces to deal with law and order problem by adopting peaceful methods to control the situation and to ensure maximum restraint while dealing with protestors.
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First Published: Jul 10 2016 | 7:42 PM IST

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