Srinagar, Sept. 8 -- National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA ZadibalTanvir Sadiq on Monday said that the violence at the Hazratbal shrine was a spontaneous reaction to a violation of religious sentiments and demanded immediate action against those responsible, including the Vice-Chairperson of the Waqf Board.

He also urged the formation of a House Committee to investigate irregularities in allotments and tenders by the board.

Sneaking to reporters, Sadiq condemned the violence but said it was a response to the misuse of the state emblem at the shrine. "Violence is no one's answer. We can fix it better, but because religious sentiments were broken, what people did was a spontaneous response," he said.

He added that the misuse of ...