Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday asked the authorities not to impose “collective punishment” on the people of Kashmir in the aftermath of the Delhi blast, saying only those found guilty should be punished, not an entire population.

“Don’t give collective punishment to all Kashmiris. If anyone did wrong, punish him, but don’t treat all equally. Those responsible for the Delhi blast should be punished,” Mehbooba told reporters after visiting the residence of Inspector Israr Ahmad Shah, who was killed in the Nowgam police station blast.

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Calling the Nowgam blast one of the most tragic incidents in recent times, Mehbooba said the government owes an explanation to the families of the victims and to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

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