MLA links Sopore killings with Parrikar's statement

Image
Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : Jun 17 2015 | 6:22 PM IST
Congress leader and Sopore MLA Abdul Rashid Dar today alleged that the killings in the north Kashmir township are a result of Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's statement that "terrorists will be used to neutralise terrorists".
"Sopore was peaceful in 2014. We had a good Assembly election where people voted in good numbers. But the day Parrikar's statement came, the killings started. These killings are a result of that statement," Dar alleged.
The MLA, while talking to reporters here, claimed there was no trace of government or police in Sopore
"They have no clue what is going on there or who is doing it," the MLA said.
Criticising Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and his daughter and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, he said, "the father-daughter duo used to visit the houses of the civilians who were killed by police or militants while in opposition, but there was no trace of them while they are in power".
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jun 17 2015 | 6:22 PM IST

Next Story