Fri Sep 06 18:16:50 UTC 2024: – Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the execution of Afzal Guru did not serve any purpose
– He clarified that the Jammu and Kashmir government had no involvement in Guru’s hanging
– Abdullah justified his stance by saying he is against capital punishment and doesn’t believe in the infallibility of courts
– BJP leader Sajid Yousuf said that Guru’s hanging was necessary for delivering justice
– The Congress party, in alliance with NC, distanced itself from Abdullah’s remarks
– Afzal Guru’s brother, Ajaz Ahmad Guru, announced his candidacy in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections
– The elections are set to be held in three phases starting from September 18 and counting of votes on October 8.

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