'Pellets, bullets' won't bring peace in Valley: Tarigami

Senior CPI(M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami today said "pellets and bullets" are not going to restore peace in Kashmir, accusing the Centre of neglecting the "spark" that has potential to "burn everything".
He said there is a dire need for dialogue with all stakeholders to find a permanent solution to the Kashmir problem.
"The silence on part of New Delhi will only aggravate the situation here," Tarigami, who is an MLA from Kulgam constituency, said in a statement issued here.
He alleged that the Centre has put Kashmir issue on the "back-burner" and so far has not come up with a formula that could allay the apprehensions and sufferings of the people.

Tarigami demanded a judicial commission be instituted to probe the killing of three civilians in central Kashmir's Budgam district, regretting the use of "brute" force against the protestors.
"Institute a judicial commission, so that it would become clear whether it was necessary to fire bullets and pellets," the CPI(M) leader said, adding, "it is not just to punish the culprits, but will heal the wounds of the demoralised and hapless people who have lost hope in the system".

"Though hitting roads and pelting stones is not the right way, at least, it shows the frustration, anger and helplessness of the people of Kashmir," he said.

Tarigami said the Central government has failed to come up with some confidence building measures.
"Why is New Delhi shying away from dialogue with the stake holders. Everyone has been accepting that Kashmir is an issue and if so then why to act like an Ostrich. If dialogue will be initiated, it will increase government's respect among the people," he said, adding "use of force can't bring peace but will only deteriorate the situation".