Sajad Lone—Civilian Killings in Kashmir Shameful, We Are Fearful but Rest of India has Gone to Sleep

In a very outspoken and often emotional and heartfelt interview, one of the Kashmir Valley’s prominent and senior politicians has said he is “ashamed” by the targeted killings of civilians in the Valley but also “scared” about what more might happen. Sajad Lone, the President of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference, said he feels “the worst is not over”. Asked if he was worried there could be more targeted killing of civilians and more terror, Mr. Lone said he couldn’t rule it out and that is what he is worried about. In a 35-minute interview to Karan Thapar for The Wire, Sajad Lone also said the people of the rest of India have turned their back and let down the Kashmiri people. He said “they have gone to sleep”. Yet the paradox is only pressure brought by the people of India can change the way the Modi government looks at and acts in Kashmir. This means that just when the Kashmiri people need the support of their fellow citizens south of the Banihal line they have, instead, been let down by them. Join The Wire's Youtube Membership and get exclusive content, member-only emojis, live interaction with The Wire's founders, editors and reporters and much more. Memberships to The Wire Crew start at Rs 89/month.    / @thewirenews