Srinagar: Kin and neighbours of Bashir Ahmad
Baba alias "Pepsi Bomber", a suspected Hizbul Mujahideen
militant arrested by Gujarat police, Thursday staged a peaceful
demonstration and sought intervention of Chief Minister Omar
Abdullah for his release.
"We request Abdullah to intervene as Bashir is innocent and
was implicated by Gujarat police in a false case," Nazir
Ahmad, brother of Bashir, told reporters here.
He termed as baseless and unfounded Gujarat police
allegations that Bashir was recruiting youth for training in
Pakistan.
"My brother is not affiliated with any militant outfit.
The Gujarat police has not substantiated its claim that he was
recruiting youth for training. Tell us who has been recruited
by our brother for training?" he asked.
Gujarat police on Sunday claimed to have foiled a plan by
Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen to set up base in the state
with the arrest of Baba. Police alleged that Baba was
recruiting youths and had conducted a Reece many sites,
including ISRO and Akshardham
Ahmed, a resident of Rainawari locality of old city, said
the family approached Rural Development Minister Ali Mohammad
Sagar and submitted an application seeking intervention of the
state government. "Three days have passed but we have not been
informed about the outcome."
The protestors, including women, chanted slogans and said
they will continue the peaceful protests till Bashir is
released.
PTI
First Published: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 15:56