Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar Apr 22: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah today said security forces should not harass innocent people during their operation against the perpetrators of the Poonch attack that martyred five soldiers.
Abdullah told reporters after offering Eid prayers at the Hazratbal shrine here that security forces should stop harassing the innocents in Poonch.
“They have started operations in Poonch. They should not arrest innocent people. It was their mistake. They should not harass innocent people. It is wrong and it should be avoided,” he added.
Abdullah also expressed surprise that Eid prayers were not allowed at the Jamia Masjid.
“It is unfortunate that Eid prayers were not allowed at Jamia Masjid. I thought they were allowing the prayers there. The Government is saying that situation is peaceful. Then why are they not allowing the prayers,” he said.
Abdullah said Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who is the chief priest of Kashmir, should have been allowed to take part in the prayers.
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