Stifling of dissent pushing Kashmiri youth to wall: Mirwaiz

Chairman of the moderate faction of Hurriyat Mirwaiz Umer Farooq here on Thursday blamed the government for pushing talented and educated youth to pick up the gun. “Stifling of dissent and democratic expression is now forcing talented and educated Kashmiri youth to the wall,” the Mirwaiz said. Referring to a youth’s killing in Tral area of south Kashmir early Thursday, he said, “He excelled in studies. These youths are the future of Kashmir and they are opting for gun because the state is pushing them to the wall.” Mirwaiz Umer…

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