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Bar president’s house raided

Rising Kashmir Nov 1, 2008

Lawyers take out protest rally Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Oct 31: Police and CRPF men Friday raided the Barzulla residence of Kashmir High Court Bar Association President Mian Abdul Qayoom. As the news spread, the lawyers stayed away from the court proceedings for nearly two hours. However, the work resumed after Qayoom reached the High Court and addressed the lawyers. The strength of police and paramilitary personnel was increased in Lower Court premises to prevent the lawyers from taking to roads and staging demonstrations. However, the lawyers broke free and took out a procession from Lower court premises to Lal Chowk in Srinagar. Carrying placards and banners, the lawyers condemned the clampdown on separatist leaders and large scale arrests. Addressing the lawyers from historic Ganta Ghar, Qayoom drew world attention towards the excesses being committed by Indian soldiers on hapless Kashmir. “People participating in freedom marches are being arrested and harassed and this is being done to prevent people from participating in such marches. The Kashmiris won’t be cowed down by such measures and will continue their peaceful struggle till Kashmir issue is resolved as per their wishes and aspirations,” he added.