Storm in J&K assembly over police action against protesters in Kulgam

As the house assembled for day’s business, independent MLA from Surankote Choudhary Muhammad Akram sought strict action against police personnel who he said kicked a woman protester.

“It is a matter of serious concern. A woman was kicked by an SSP (senior superintendent of police). The House should condemn it,” Akram said.

National Conference (NC) MLA Peerzada Feroze Ahmad seconded Choudhary. “A panel should be formed to probe these deaths... whatever is happening in Kathua and Kulgam is a humanitarian issue and needs cognisance from the government,” he said.