Srinagar 7 September (KNB): Refuting claims of not allowing Syed Ali Geelani’s last rites, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday evening posted videos of his last rites being performed and said that refusal of his sons to come to graveyard indicated their loyalty to Pakistan agenda.
In a series of Tweets after posting 6 videos of Geelani’s last rites being performed, JKP said, “After death of SAS Geelani, IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar along with SP & ASP met both of his sons at their residence at 11pm, condoled them & requested for burial in the night for larger interest of general public due to potential major L&O situations.”
“Both agreed and asked to wait for two hours until relatives reach. IGP Kashmir personally spoke to a few relatives and ensured them of safe passage,” Police said, adding, “However, 3hrs later probably under the pressure from Pakistan & miscreants they behaved differently & started resorting to anti-national activities including wrapping deadbody in Pakistani flag, making loud sloganeering in favour of Pakistan and instigating neighbours to come out.”
JK Police further said that after persuasion the relatives brought the deadbody to the graveyard and performed last rites with due respect in presence of members of Intizamia Committee and local Imam.
“The refusal of both his sons to come to graveyard indicated their loyalty to Pakistani agenda rather than their love & respect for their departed father,” Police said on Twitter.
Moreover, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on Thursday had said that reported allegations against Police are baseless. “In fact, Police facilitated in bringing dead-body from house to graveyard as there was apprehension that miscreants might take undue advantage of situation. Relatives participated in last rites,” said IGP. (KNB)