Srinagar, June 10: Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCC&I) has urged people to maintain communal harmony and not allow vested interests to divide people on religion lines in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the spokesperson, office bearers of the largest trade body also condemned the derogatory comments against Prophet Muhammad ( Peace be Upon Him) and insisted government of India to take strict action against fringe elements. The derogatory comments of fringe elements have brought shame to country and threatened peace.
It appealed for strict action against miscreants aimed at polarizing communities and vitiating brotherhood.
On Thursday, curfew was imposed in Bhaderwah town of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir following communal tension triggered by some instigating social media posts.
According to KCC&I spokesperson, appropriate action should be taken against those who hurt the religious sentiments of the people thus instigating violence.
The trade body appealed to the elders and the heads of the two communities to sit together to maintain the traditional harmony.
Farooq Amin
