‘Release youth or face consequences’
Srinagar: While condemning the continuous detention of Masrat Alam Bhat, Muslim Leader, Syed Ali Geelani, chairman Hurriyat Conference (G) on Monday said shifting Bhat from one jail to another won’t deter the freedom loving people of Kashmir from their struggle.
In a telephonic statement to KNS, Geelani said: “The authorities shift lodgment of Masrat Alam Saheb from one jail to another, thinking that this can break our resolve. But let me make them clear that they are living in a fool’s paradise. No pressure tactics, oppressive or suppressive measures can break our resolve and commitment towards right to self determination. Putting our leaders and youth behind bars has never deterred our movement and we will continue to carry on this movement with extra zeal and zest in future,” Geelani told KNS.
He said that state government should read the writing on wall after the people showed their lack of interest in elections. “We warn the government to release our youth and political prisoners without any delay or be ready to face the consequences,” he added.