Maharashtra: Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray assured that Maharashtra stands firmly behind Kashmiri Pandits and will do everything possible to help them.
According to a statement released quoting CM Uddhav Thackeray, “For the last few days, targeted killing of Kashmiri Pandits and Hindus has been going on in Kashmir Valley. Within a month, nine Kashmiri Pandits were assassinated. Hundreds of frightened Kashmiri Pandits have started fleeing. The whole country is outraged,”.
He further added that Kashmiri Pandits are on the run in the valley. He said that the Pandits were shown a dream of their return home, but when they did, the pandits are being picked and killed. In the shocking state of affairs in the valley, a large number of people are fleeing away.
Chief Minister Thackeray further assured that Maharashtra will stand firmly behind Kashmiri Pandits. He further added that Maharashtra has always maintained a sensitive relationship with Kashmiri Pandits. He said that “We consider it our duty and look at it with a sense of duty.” He further said that “we will do everything possible for Kashmiri Pandits”.
The valley has seen targeted killings in the past few days. A bank manager was shot dead, followed by a teacher who was also shot dead by terrorists.