Press Release : 16-07-2002
Condemn mass murder of innocent civilians
The cruel killings of 27 innocent citizens reportedly
by militant groups at Rajiv Nagar in the Jammu region of J&K is
highly condemnable. We oppose targeting and victimising civilians in
an armed conflict to which they are not even a party. While condemning
these killings, we also express our heartfelt sympathies to the families
of the dead and the injured.
We demand that the Government of India carry out an
impartial enquiry into these killings and bring to record those responsible
for the carnage. We would equally be concerned if opportunist political
parties convert the issue to their advantage.
The onus is equally on the Government of India to immediately
resume talks on all outstanding issues between the two countries- with
ample representation of the people of Kashmir- thus putting an end to
the cycle of violence targeting civilians in Jammu & Kashmir.
Admiral (Rtd.) Ramdas Sushil Khanna
Chairperson General Secretary
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