“Hopefull, Those Arrested Recently Will Be Released Soon”: NC’s Tanvir Sadiq After Meeting LG Sinha

Srinagar, Mar 15 : Ruling Jammu and Kashmir National Conference chief spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq on Sunday said that we are hopeful that the youth who were recent arrested following protests over Iran’s Supreme leaders death and are currently lodged in jails will be released soon following discussions with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

Speaking after a meeting with the Lieutenant Governor, as per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, Sadiq said they had raised the issue of several youths being booked after protests and urged authorities to consider their release, particularly in view of the approaching Eid festival.

“We are thankful to the LG for listening to us and explaining everything. We appealed to him as Eid is approaching and many of our boys are lodged in different jails. He has assured that the matter will be reviewed and action will be taken soon,” Sadiq said.

He said the MLAs also requested that FIRs registered against those involved in the protests be reconsidered and withdrawn. “We have appealed that the cases be reviewed and the youths be released with goodwill,” he added.

It is pertinent to mention that earlier this month, protests erupted in Kashmir parts following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (KNC)