Srinagar, Nov 19: Hurriyat (M) called upon the authorities to return the body of Amir Ahmad Magray, a resident of Gool- the third civilian killed in the Hyderpora encounter without delay.

In a statement, Hurriyat (M) asked the authorities to desist from the criminal practice of ceasing bodies and denying their families the right to a proper burial. It is abhorrently inhuman. It called on the authorities to stop the wanton violence in Kashmir.

It reiterated its call for resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the Will and aspiration of its people, as the only way to bring peace in the region.

It also extended greetings to the Sikh brethren on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth anniversary and regretted that the appeal for deferring the strike could not be deferred as requested by the Sikh brethren due to the severity of events felt by all people of Kashmir. “It is unfortunate that for all communities, the joy of celebratory occasions is lost in the midst of human tragedies.”

Hurriyat (M) called upon people to continue to speak against injustices and violence in Kashmir. “Despite arrests, house detentions and severe curbs on leadership and political activists, they stand firmly with the people and the political struggle.”

Hurriyat (M) also acknowledged the continued censorship of its statements and campaigns in the local media.

Hurriyat (M)  said that it understands the pressures and threats under which they are working and is in complete solidarity with the community,