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Senate condemns attacks on Muslims in Jammu
 The Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed three resolutions, including one expressing concerns over attacks on Muslims and their properties by Hindu extremists in Jammu and Kashmir.The resolution, moved by Leader of Opposition in Senate Kamil Ali Agha, regretted the recent reports of an economic blockade imposed by Hindu extremists against the Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir. The Senate expressed concern over the tension and fear that has gripped the Muslim population of Jammu and Kashmir as a result of the attacks on Muslims and their properties in Jammu city, Rajouri, Poonch, Udhampur, Riasi, Samba, Doda and Kathua, damage to mosques, blockade of the Srinagar-Jammu Highway to stop trucks from transporting essential commodities including life-saving drugs to the Kashmir valley. The house expressed deep concern over the continuing economic blockade of the valley by Hindu extremists and called for immediate steps to address the situation and to stop the gross human rights' violations being committed against the Kashmiri people. Posted by: Fred 2008-08-07 |
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