Hizb urges Kashmiri Pandits to return to Valley

Srinagar, Aug 13: The Hizbul Mujahideen has appealed to the migrant Kashmiri Pandits to return to their homes in the Valley.

In a statement to a local news agency, Hizb spokesman Janaid-ul-Islam termed ''a serious matter'' the statements of All Kashmir Pandit Conference President Amaranth Vaishnavi that some non-state subjects ''faking as sadhus and Mahants'' were illegally occupying and selling the temples in the Valley.

''The matter is of grave concern,'' he added.

The Hizb spokesman said the Pandits were part of Kashmiri society and as a conspiracy their property was being sold in Valley.

''We will not allow anyone to destroy our traditions. The Hizb is with the Kashmiri Pandit community on the issue,'' he added.

He appealed to the Kashmiri Pandits to return to their homes in the Valley.

UNI