KL NEWS NETWORK
SRINAGAR
Protests erupted inside the SMHS premises when authorities asked the volunteer organisations to vacate the tents which were erected to cater to the huge rush of visitors post militant commander Burhan Wani’s death on July 08, 2016.
Reports reaching here said that police early today went inside SMHS premises and asked all the voluntary organizations to shut their work.
Following mass uprising in which at least 47 civilians were killed and thousands were injured, SMHS Srinagar witnessed unprecedented rush. Responding to the “war-like” situation, at least half-a-dozen voluntary organizations set up their stations and started distributing free medicine and other essentials including food.
“People reacted sharply to the government action which resulted in intense slogans,” a witness said, “people, mostly attendants, marched on roads outside the SMHS.”
Amid pro-freedom and anti-government slogans, the people warned any further action on part of the government against the voluntary organizations.
Notable to mention here, these organizations have been preparing food for over 1000 people every day besides tea and other necessary eatables.
The work and other help provided by these organizations have been hailed including the hospital administration itself.
