Omar’s release a “welcome step”: Sarah Hayat Shah

Srinagar, Mar 23: National Conference (NC) Additional Spokesperson Sara Hayat Shah on Tuesday hailed the decision of Government of Jammu and Kashmir who revoked PSA detention order of former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Talking to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Shah termed the release of NC vice-president a “welcome step” by the authorities and appealed further release of all political and other Kashmiri detainees lodged in and outside J&K jails.
She added, Government should not hesitate to take steps that will strengthen roots of democracy in J&K. Like Abdullah’s, Government should allow all political prisoners lodged in and outside jails including PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti, ? JKPC chairman Sajad Gani Lone? NC leader Ali Mohammad Sagar, JKPM chief Dr Shah Faesal, and others to walk home.

She also said, “As COVID-19 struck the entire country, authorities should ensure return of all Kashmiri prisoners into Valley so that their relatives could see a glimpse of them without any inconvenience and trouble. (KNS)