Srinagar, Sep 5 (JKNS): Chairperson of Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board and Minister of State, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, on Friday came down heavily on those involved in damaging the emblem at the Dargah Hazratbal, branding them “terrorists” and calling for their immediate arrest.
Addressing press conference at the shrine since its inauguration following major renovation and beautification works in 2022, Dr Andrabi as per news agency JKNS said the incident was a calculated attempt to undermine people’s devotion. “When I saw the emblem broken, it felt like a cloudburst had struck me,” she remarked.
She blamed political elements for instigating chaos and warned that FIRs, including under PSA, will be lodged against all culprits. “I request Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji and Home Minister Amit Shah ji to direct security agencies to arrest those terrorists. Action must also be taken against the MLA who tweeted to provoke the matter,” Andrabi said.
She further reiterated that no politics will be allowed in Waqf affairs under her watch. “Our only mission is to safeguard shrines and reinforce people’s faith. Those conspiring to sabotage this sacred work will be exposed and dealt with sternly,” she asserted. (JKNS)
