Former J-K Dy CM Kavinder Gupta calls for responsible political discourse amid recent terrorist attacks

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 4 (ANI): Former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Kavinder Gupta, on Monday addressed the recent surge in terror attacks in the region, highlighting two key factors contributing to the violence.

He emphasized the necessity to recognize local involvement in these incidents, which he said are aimed at creating an atmosphere of unrest in Jammu and Kashmir.

"There are 2 reasons behind it. First, we have to accept that there is local involvement somewhere. Such places are being searched which can create an atmosphere of violence and unrest among the people. Incidents like this have not happened in Kashmir for 3 years," Deputy CM Kavinder Gupta said while speaking to ANI.
He urged political figures to refrain from making statements that could empower terrorists, stressing that those in power must act responsibly.

"The security forces are doing their job but when there is involvement of local people, it becomes a matter of more concern...The statements of political people give strength to those people (terrorists). I think this should be avoided a little and those who are in power today should also work responsibly," Former J&K Deputy CM Kavinder Gupta said.
Twelve people, including one woman, were injured in a grenade attack at the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) and weekly market in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Sunday, police said.

The Forensic team on Sunday arrived at the spot where the grenade attack took place.

Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Dr Bilal Mohidin met the injured in the grenade attack at TRC, Sunday market in Srinagar at SHMS Hospital and said "We came here (hospital) to meet the injured. They are undergoing treatment, 2 patients will have to undergo surgery. Special care will be given and the remaining injured will be released after treatment..."

J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also condemned the grenade attack, saying there can be "no justification for targeting innocent civilians."

"The last few days have been dominated by headlines of attacks & encounters in parts of the valley. Today's news of a grenade attack on innocent shoppers at the 'Sunday market' in Srinagar is deeply disturbing.

There can be no justification for targeting innocent civilians," the CM said in a post on X.

CM Abdullah further said that the security apparatus must do everything possible to end this spurt of attacks. "The security apparatus must do everything possible to end this spurt of attacks at the earliest so that people can go about their lives without any fear," he added. (ANI)