Our unequivocal condemnation of the completely unwarranted use of force, including pellets, against Muharram mourners. This unprecedented crack down goes against all norms that a civilised society would expect.

Omar Abdullah, former CM, jammu kashmir

JKNC, Official account of the Jammu Kashmir National Conference :

Showering Pellets on Muharram Mourners a new low: NC

Condemns use of brute force on people observing Youm-e-Ashura Demands police action against those trying to give a communal angle to the incident.

Full statement here:
https://www.facebook.com/138258406368463/posts/1466115436916080/