Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Monday urged the Union Home Minister to take a compassionate and humanitarian view regarding the youth who were detained during protests over the situation in Iran. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
In a statement issued here, Dr. Farooq said that the protests reflected the deep emotional concern and anguish felt by many people in Jammu and Kashmir over the developments in Iran, a country with which the region shares long-standing cultural and spiritual connections.
He said that while maintaining law and order is important, it is also necessary to understand the sentiments that led to the demonstrations.
“The youth who came out to protest were expressing their concern and distress over events taking place in a country that holds significant cultural and religious importance for many in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
Dr. Farooq added that most of those detained were very young boys, including many students, whose future should not be affected because of a moment of emotional reaction.
“These young individuals deserve a chance to continue their education and lead normal, constructive lives. Filing criminal cases against them at such a young stage could have long-term consequences that will not benefit society,” he said.
He appealed to the Union Home Ministry and security agencies to review the cases sympathetically and consider withdrawing the FIRs and releasing those detained, particularly the students, in the larger interest of their future and social harmony.
“A compassionate approach will reassure families and prevent alienation among the youth. Society benefits when young people are guided toward education, responsibility, and constructive engagement,” Dr. Farooq said.
He also expressed hope that the administration and the Union Home Ministry would respond with wisdom and sensitivity, keeping in mind the larger goal of promoting peace, stability, and opportunities for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
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