Saturday 18th Jul, 2026
Srinagar, Feb 23: (UNI) The National Conference (NC) on Saturday organized a protest march in Srinagar against attacks on Kashmiris, including students, in different parts of the country, after Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant attack left over 44 CRPF personnel dead on February 14 at Awantipora on Srinagar-Jammu national highway.
Led by several former minister and legislators, including Ali Mohammad Sagar, assembled at party headquarter at Zero-Bridge this morning. Raising slogans against the Modi government for failing to protect Kashmiris, the NC leaders and workers started their march towards civil lines. However, large number of security forces and state police personnel swung into action and stopped them near Radio Kashmir, Srinagar crossing.
Demanding protection of Kashmiris, including students, who are staying in different parts of the country besides in winter capital, Jammu, the NC demands action against those responsible for attacks on Kashmiris. They criticized the BJP and Congress leaders for their silence over attacks on Kashmiris.
The processionists later dispersed peacefully.