Policies imported from Israel will turn Kashmir into Palestine: JKPM

Decries highway traffic ban, calls it collective punishment

Srinagar, Apr 03 : Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Movement (JKPM) Wednesday said that banning traffic on Baramula-Banihal National Highway to facilitate convoy movement is one of the most bizarre decisions taken by State Government in recent times.

Calling the traffic ban as atrocious, the spokesperson said that importing Israel-type policies will turn Kashmir into Palestine and will further alienate the local population.

“How will the patients travel? What about students? Are government offices going to be closed on Wednesdays also? What about emergencies? The convoy movement order is completely ill- conceived,” he said.

“The government could move convoys early morning, or use additional trains between Banihal and Baramula to avoid inconvenience to civilian population,” spokesperson said.

There is an urgent need to revoke the order, the statement added.