Srinagar, Nov 18, KNT: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday said authorities must urgently examine the factors that are drawing well-educated youth toward radical tendencies and militant activities. He said the emerging pattern requires immediate and honest introspection from all stakeholders.
Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Bukhari termed the recent blast in Delhi a serious incident that demands a firm response. He said those involved in planning or executing such acts must face strict legal action after proper investigation. He added that while dealing with such cases, agencies should ensure that innocent people are not subjected to pressure or harassment. He expressed sympathies with families affected by the blast.
Bukhari also conveyed grief over the loss of lives in the accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station on the outskirts of Srinagar. He said the families of those killed in the incident should be adequately compensated and that the government must extend support to households whose properties suffered damage in the explosion.
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He said the incident has left several families distressed and the administration should respond with timely relief. According to him, the government has a responsibility to ensure that those affected are not left to struggle after such a tragedy.
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During the briefing, Bukhari again highlighted the need for a broad assessment of why educated youth are gravitating toward radical paths. He said the phenomenon has become a worrying trend and requires intervention from educational institutions, community leaders and government departments to understand and address the underlying causes.
Bukhari said the issue must be treated as a collective concern and not as an isolated occurrence. He added that strengthening engagement with youth and addressing their concerns can help prevent such drift and maintain social stability. [KNT]
