Srinagar, June 20,2010: Kashmir Media Watch, Chief Editor, Ajaz Ahmad War was beaten up ruthlessly by J & K Police near Budshah Chowk in disputed state of Jammu and Kashmir about 10. 30 of this morning while performing his professional duties. The Press fraternity has condemned this act and termed it attack on the freedom of press. Dr. Shabir Choudhary , London based leader of Kashmir National Party strongly condemned this act. Dr. Shabir said this is not a violation of Human Rights but a brutal attack of journalism in Kashmir. He appealed all those persons, parties and scribes who believe in freedom of Press should oppose this action and stand with victim journalist, Ajaz Ahmad War. Meanwhile , Engineer Wahid , leader of Human Watch ( South-Asian Chapter) has condemned the act vehemently. While talking to Senior Superintendent of Police, Javaid Riyaz Bedar regarding the inhuman incident , he said we have attached two cops in this regard and assured the victim that he will personally investigate the matter.(Writer-South Asia)
