In occupied Kashmir, thrashing, beating and subsequent detention of renowned cardiologist Dr Syed Maqbool, Dr Shabbir and other health workers by Indian forces’ personnel have been widely condemned by different medical organizations, civil society members and political parties.

Doctors Association Kashmir in a statement in Srinagar while denouncing the heckling and harassment of doctors and health workers by Indian army and police termed it as unacceptable.

DAK President, Dr Suhail Naik said that two senior doctors Dr Syed Maqbool and Dr Shabbir, both working at SMHS hospital, were beaten ruthlessly and harassed by police in Srinagar.

Peoples Democratic Party leader Rauf Butt in a statement said, i strongly condemn such acts and urge the authorities not only to take cognizance of the matter but also order an impartial probe and the guilty be brought to book.

NNR/Asmaa