Eviction of families in Jammu ‘atrocious, communal: Mirwaiz

Srinagar:  Terming the eviction of more than hundred families belong to a particular religious community of Gul Gujral Jammu as “atrocious and communal”, APHC (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Dr Mohammad Umar Farooq Thursday stated that the way in which the dwellings (Koths) of these families in presence of Administration of Jammu Division were demolished and destroyed and the dwellers thrown out is highly condemnable and reflect the communal mindset of the authorities.

In a statement, Mirwaiz stated that it was the duty of state government to rehabilitate the poor migrants with dignity, adding that they were made homeless and subjected to various sufferings only because they belonged to a particular religious community.

Meanwhile, Hurriyat spokesman has condemned the detention of hundreds of youth under the cover of holding the ‘so called’ elections. He demanded the immediate release of youth who continue to be under the police custody.