Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH June14: Sham-sheer Hakla Poonchi a prominent Gujjar Leader of the State has appealed to the Gujjar and Bakerwal community to openly support the Government and security forces in their fight against terrorism which has eaten up vitals of the society over last 27 years.
In a statement issued here today, Mr Hakla said though Gujjars have always championed the national cause in the State whether in tribal invasion of 1947 and 1965, 1971 wars by giving supreme sacrifices to defeat the vicious designs of the enemy, their role in taking on terrorists during last 27 years of turmoil was also remarkable.
He said however an added responsibility lies on the shoulders of Gujjars at present too and they should openly take a front against the terrorism and terrorists who are the worst enemies of the society.
Mr Hakla also appealed the members of Gujjar community to cooperate with security forces and work for promotion of communal harmony and patriotism. He said gun culture is very harmful for the community in particular and country in general and that the militancy has already done a lot of damage to the State so it is high time for all the nationalistic forces to join hands against it. Hakla also made an appeal to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi demanding a Special Gujjar Regiment be raised in Indian Army for fighting militancy in J&K.
He said Gujjars who constitute 34 lakh of State’s population and whose problems are of peculiar nature need special attention from Government.
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