New Delhi: Some of the mosques in the valley over the last week have come up in solidarity with the Kashmiri minorities in wake of the recent "targetted attacks" in which 4 persons have succumbed to death so far, Indian Express reported.
As per the media report, few of the mosques in the valley have been broadcasting messages of solidarity and brotherhood with the people belonging to the minority communities. With the hope of more mosques joining in the effort, Kashmiri Hindus residing in the valley have welcomed this step.
While commending the efforts put by Masjid committees in the last few days, Sanjay Tickoo, president of the Kashmir Pandits Sangarsh Samiti told Indian Express, "The messages of reassurance from the masjids have sparked a new ray of hope of understanding and community bonding.”
“I once again humbly request all masjid committees in Kashmir Valley to give some time after Friday prayers to emphasise the value and importance of Kashmiri society, with respect to social and moral security of the minorities living here," Tickoo was further quoted by Express in its report.
Earlier last week, two mosques in the old Srinagar, asked the worshippers to stand in solidarity with the people belonging to the minority communities and ensure that they feel safe and secure. Following this, various other mosques in the valley have also relayed the same message.
On October 5, a businessman was killed by terrorists in Srinagar. The incident took place near Iqbal Park in Srinagar where terrorists fired upon the owner of Bindroo Medicate namely, Makhan Lal Bindroo, a Kashmiri Pandit. He was shifted to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Following this, two teachers were killed in a terrorist attack at a government school in the Eidgah area of Srinagar. Amongst the slain teachers was the principal of the school, Supinder Kaur, and a Kashmiri Pandit teacher, Deepak Chand.