Uproar in J&K assembly over police action against protesters

The Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Monday saw an uproar over police action against protesters who had hit the streets following the death of two youngsters in Kulgam district.

- Ravi Krishnan Khajuria

JAMMU:

As the house assembled for day's business, independent MLA from Surankote Choudhary Muhammad Akram sought strict action against police personnel who he said kicked a woman protester.

"It is a matter of serious concern. A woman was kicked by an SSP (senior superintendent of police). The House should condemn it," Akram said.

National Conference (NC) MLA Peerzada Feroze Ahmad seconded Choudhary. "A panel should be formed to probe these deaths... whatever is happening in Kathua and Kulgam is a humanitarian issue and needs cognisance from the government," he said. "Is J&K a police state? Is there no law for the police officers? Can police shoot, arrest anyone? Is there no law for the police? We demand strict action against the officer," said Nazir Gurezi, another NC MLA.