Srinagar: Commenting on the statement of the spokesman for UN Secretary General António Guterres that the UN Secretary General is concerned over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and is keeping watch over the events in the territory, Hurriyat Conference has said that whereas the statement of the UN official is appreciating, however, the situation in Kashmir needs much beyond the statements.
In a statement issued here, a spokesperson of the amalgam has appealed the UN Secretary General to come forward proactively and make serious efforts for the resolution of the long pending dispute of Jammu and Kashmir which is the only way to save the people of Kashmir from the present plight and bring peace and stability in the region.
He said that Kashmir has been the oldest dispute on UN agenda, adding, the UN has passed several resolutions on its floor wherein it has pledged to solve the Kashmir dispute according to the wishes and aspirations of Kashmiris.
Stressing that due to the indifference of the world body towards this issue, the Kashmiris were suffering, the statement said that Indian has unleashed “state sponsored terror” on Kashmiris to muzzle their voice and make them give up their political struggle. As such, it was the responsibility of the UN to take steps, which would aid in resolving this dispute.
