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NC demands JK Waqf Board Vice Chairperson's apology over 'misuse' of national emblem

Srinagar, Sep 6 (UNI) Legislators of the ruling National Conference today demanded an unconditional apology from J and K Waqf Board Vice Chairperson Darkhshan Andrabi and sought her immediate dismissal over the alleged misuse of the national emblem at Hazratbal shrine.
The party legislators also decided to write to the J and K Assembly Speaker seeking constitution of a House Committee to investigate alleged irregularities in the Waqf Board since 2019.
On Friday, a group of men and women worshippers defaced the emblem sculpted on inaugural plaque in the premises of the Hazratbal shrine. The protestors raised slogans saying their religious sentiments have been hurt. Reacting to the protests, Waqf vice chairperson Andrabi called the protestors as terrorists and demanded their arrest under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
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