Kulgam, May 19: In the aftermath of the killing of a former Sarpanch in Shopian, the civil society in Kulgam held a candlelight protest on Sunday evening to denounce the killing and also condemn the attack on two tourists.
Members of the civil society, along with traders, the bar association, and local auqaf, gathered for the candlelight protest in Kulgam Town.
A member of the civil society said that the people came out to protest as responsible citizens to condemn the attack and advocate for peace.
He said that every citizen desires peace and prosperity, seeking development in their daily lives.
Another member said that the recent killings prompted the people of Kulgam to take to the streets with candles to denounce civilian deaths.
“We condemn this act in the strongest terms and express our condolences to the family, sharing in their pain,” he said.
He denounced the attack on the Shopian resident and the injury of two others as unjustifiable and unfortunate acts.
“Such barbaric acts should not occur, and we have come together to collectively condemn them, with voices from the trader association, bar association, auqaf committee, and fruit associations united in denunciation,” he added.
