Massive protest in Kargil against Pakistan after it arrests Shia cleric

A massive protest in Kargil against Pakistan condemning atrocities against Shias took place on Monday. The protestors belonged to Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust.

The protests erupted after the sect's cleric Sheikh Mohsin Ali Najafi from Gilgit-Baltistan was arrested by the neighbouring nation, says Times Now.

As per the report, thousands of Kargil residents began the protest against Pakistan after the country placed Najafi’s name in the Fourth Schedule (Anti-Terror Act) and revoked his citizenship. The protestors held placards carrying slogans and also condemned the atrocities against Shia by the country. They marched from Jamia Masjid, Kargil, to Lal Chowk. 

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 They marched from Jamia Masjid, Kargil, to Lal Chowk. 

MLA, Kargil, Asgar Karbalai said to Tribune India, that the Pakistan government was corrupt and “are now trying to protect terrorists and pleasing Saudi dynasty”. “We are against oppression and always stand with the oppressed people, whether in Gilgit Baltistan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Quetta Baluchistan or in Kashmir. Shaikh Mohsin Ali Najafi is an academic person and not a political person and the Pakistan Government is trying to limit his social activities,” he added.

The Chairman of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust Sheikh Hussain Lufti said the people should always rise against the atrocities.