Voices from Kashmir

July 11, 2017 14:38

Khurram Parvez, whose Twitter handle says he is a human rights activist posts this on his Facebook page: Kashmiri civil society groups have decided to organise a sit-in to protest against the killing of 7 Amarnath pilgrims today at 5:30 pm at Pratap Park, Lal Chowk, Srinagar. Let us unambiguously & emphatically show solidarity towards those killed and demand a credible investigation against this and all other crimes perpetrated in Jammu and Kashmir. We request all those interested to come by 5:30 pm.

Gowhar Geelani, journalist and activist tweets, "Hurriyat Conference might call a day-long hartal 2 protest d attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Anantnag. Deliberations on, confirmation awaited."

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