The Congress on Saturday termed the protests in Kashmir over the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani as “unfortunate”, saying people should not mourn for militants who are responsible for killing of innocent citizens.
“As far as Burhan is concerned, he was a terrorist. There is no doubt that he was not an innocent and was a terrorist. It is unfortunate that people in Kashmir mourn when a terrorist dies. People should not condole the death of terrorists, who are responsible for killing hundreds of innocent people,” Congress senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Saturday.
Burhan Wani was shot dead in an encounter by security forces along with two of his accomplices in Jammu-Kashmir on Friday which led to violent protests in several parts of Kashmir. Protesters pelted stones and attacked police posts, security personnel in several areas and targeted the BJP office in Kulgam.
Meanwhile, the Congress has asked the Central Government to explain the details of the Peace Accord signed with the NSCN (IM) of T Muivah. The party also questioned Muivah’s statement following the accord in which he had reportedly talked about Nagas getting their own separate passport and flag. Congress leaders including former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki and party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala urged Government to clear air on such a statement.