Pulwama attack: Take action against Pakistan, people urge government

Dharwad, Feb 16: Rich tributes were paid to the 44 CRPF jawans killed in an attack by Pakistan sponsored Jaish-E-Mohemmed terrorist at Awantipore in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Members of several organizations visited the Kargil War Memorial at the deputy commissioner’s office premises on Friday and offered floral tributes to the slain soldiers.

Condolence meetings and candle light marches were also held at several places. While the mourners expressed grief over the attack, there was loud demand from people to take severe action against Pakistan and terrorist camps to avenge the killings.

Cutting across party lines, leaders and citizens said they stood by the families of the soldiers, armed forces and the Central government. They said they would support action against Pakistan which has been sponsoring terrorists against India. They also welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement that the armed forces have been given a green signal to do whatever is necessary to avenge the killings of Indian jawans and teach Pakistan an unforgettable lesson. Merchants, lawyers, students, teachers, members of Dalit Sangharsha Samiti and other organizations held separate meetings to condole the death of the jawans.

Members of Facebook group Dharwad Bonds took out a candle light march from Kadapa Maidan while members of Veer Sawarkar Geleyara Balaga held a meeting at Malamaddi.

Former minister Vinay Kulkarni along with Congress workers placed a wreath at the Kargil Stoopa while BJP workers and corporators offered floral tributes. JD(S) members too visited the memorial and offered tributes. Krishna Joshi and Chandrashelhar Aminagad of Uttara Karnataka Sainik Kalyana Samiti also paid tributes.

Merchants Association member Uday Yandigeri and Dharwad Bar Association president R U Bellakki demanded a conclusive action against Pakistan by harbouring terrorists and running a proxy war against India.