Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, July 23: Shamsher Hakla Poonchi a prominent Gujjar leader of the State has appealed to the Gujjar and Bakarwal community to openly support the Government and security forces in their fight against terrorism, whichj has eaten up vitals of the society for the past over 27 years.
Hakla said, however, an added responsibility lies on the shoulders of community at present also and they should openly take a front against the terrorism and terrorists who are the worst enemies of the society.
In a statement issued here today Hakla said though Gujjars and Bakerwal have always championed the National cause in the State whether in tribal invasion of 1947 and 1965, 1971 wars by giving supreme sacrifices to defeat the vicious designs of the enemy, their role in taking on terrorists during last 27 years of turmoil was also remarkable.
He appealed Prime Minister for a special Gujjar Regiment in Indian Army for fighting militancy in J&K.
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