MIRPUR: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan on Tuesday strongly condemned the unprovoked Indian firing across the Line of Control (LOC).
The AJK president paid rich tribute to the four brave soldiers martyred in Monday’s shelling and vowed that a befitting response will be given to India for its violations across the control line.
He expressed these views while talking to Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Shah Ghulam Qadir.
Sardar Masood Khan said that the people and government of AJK will play a more dynamic and vigorous role in highlighting Kashmir issue at the international level. The president said that the unbridled Indian army is using force against the innocent Kashmiris and have taken to transforming the demography of Muslim populated areas in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK).
“The international community, including the global civil society, should be sensitised to the atrocious human right violations taking place in IOK”, said the president.
On the occasion, AJK assembly speaker informed the president about various development projects taking place in Neelum. The president said that steps will be taken to make Neelum a major tourist destination in AJK by developing local infrastructure, constructing roads, establishing standard hotels and tourist facilities.
Both leaders urged the need to uphold merit and accountability for ensuring good governance in the state.
The president said, “No compromise will be made on merit, accountability, transparency and public service.”
