‘Situation in Kashmir under control’
Fayaz Bukhari
SRINAGAR Oct 31: Director General of Police, Dilbag Singh, today said that guns and stones should be dropped and replaced with pens and books as nobody in Kashmir wants violence.
The DGP, while talking to reporters on the sidelines of J&K Police Marathon event in Srinagar, said that the security forces specially the armed forces always try to organize these events for people mainly for children and youth in order to boost their confidence.
Singh said that the situation in Kashmir is under control because people have rejected all forms of violence, asking youth to prioritize books over weapons and stones and to focus on their careers for the region’s prosperity.
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He said that the violence has created an atmosphere of fear and anxiety among every citizen of the Valley. “Now there should be pens and books in place of guns and stones. Youth should focus on their future so that development takes place in the Valley,” he said.
Replying to a question, he said that situation is quite under control and the people only want peace as they are against all forms of violence. “The people have condemned all the recent incidents and have always cooperated with the security forces. Many children today participated in this event which is absolutely a positive step towards peace and development”, he said.
The DGP said that the people of the Valley have denounced recent civilian killings because they only want peace and development. “All recent incidents have been criticized by the public, and the people have always worked with the security forces to maintain peace here,” he said.
“Earlier, Jashn-e-Dal program was organized at Dal lake and cycle race event. These events are organized to create a sense of confidence among the youth to make them competent in every sphere,” he said.
Singh said that today’s program was organized to promote peace and unity as 31st October is celebrated as National Unity Day, so they have organized this marathon event for promoting peace and unity, in which more than 700 people including middle aged people and children took part.
“I appreciate and congratulate all the participants and winners of this event for their excellent performances. All the participants took part in the event with great zeal. I congratulate armed police for conducting this event,” he said.
He added that at least 700 children took part in today’s event, which he described as a tremendous step forward in terms of peace and development. “The security forces, notably the armed forces, are continuously attempting to organize these activities for people, particularly children and youth, in order to boost their confidence,” he explained. Previously, he added, a Jashn-e-Dal program and a bike race event were held at Dal lake. “These activities are developed to build confidence in the children in order to make them competent in all areas,” he said.
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