Srinagar
National Conference on Monday decried “the ruthless use of force” against students across Kashmir and called the scenario a proof that “PDP-BJP government had authorized its forces to target unarmed civilians.”
In a joint statement issued from party headquarters, NC Provincial Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar and YNC Provincial President Salman Ali Sagar said, “Government has declared an open war against students. The fact that hundreds of students were injured while protesting against government’s silence on last week’s attack inside Pulwama college campus and the current spate of killings proves that forces have been authorized by the state government to maim and kill our young.”
While calling for attention to the huge number of injuries to students, the duo alleged that ruling coalition’s core policy for dealing with situation is “the draconian Doval Doctrine.”
“Ever since Mehbooba Mufti took reins of the government in 2016, civilians have taken a heavy toll of forces’ brutalities. The action on students inside college campuses is unprecedented, and a proof enough that the forces have no accountability in Kashmir and have been given a free hand to do as they please,” Imran said.
