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iAkf Condemns AssAssinAtion of A kAshmiri pAndit

minority leAder in kAshmir By islAmiC terrorists

Our BureAu short by the barbaric act of Is- Mr. Pandita, as well as other The United Nations and its

New York, NY lamic terrorists, whose only be- lower-tier public officials. IAKF Security Council must now de-
lief continues to be the establish- demands that Kashmiri Hindus clare Pakistan as a State Sponsor
ndo-American Kashmir ment of an Islamic Caliphate. still residing in the valley – who of Terrorism, and world leaders
Forum (IAKF) strongly The targeted killing of Mr. are obvious targets of Islamic must support an organized an-
Icondemns the ruthless kill- Pandita proves that the ethnic terrorists – be given extra police ti-terrorist campaign against the
ing of young Kashmiri Hindu cleansing of the minority Kash- protection until peace in the val- government and military estab-
peace advocate, Ajay Pandita miri Hindu community in the ley is restored. lishment of Pakistan
(Bharti), by terrorists in Kash- valley continues unabated. His IAKF also condemns the Is- Mr. Pandita made the ulti-
mir belonging to the Islamic gruesome, public murder is a lamic Republic of Pakistan, and mate sacrifice for establishing
terrorist group, The Resistance reminder of the havoc brought its supporters within the Kash- peace and democracy in Kash-
Front (TRF). IAKF prays for upon the entire aboriginal Kash- mir valley, for promoting, fund- mir, and his family deserves swift
Mr. Pandita’s grieving family, miri Hindu community, who ing, aiding and harboring glob- justice. IAKF demands Lieu-
including his parents, wife, and have been driven from their al Islamic terror organizations tenant Governor of the Union
two daughters. homeland in the Kashmir valley such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Territory of Jammu & Kashmir
Mr. Pandita was a popular through repeated pogroms over Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), to immediately institute an of-
grassroot community organizer, the past few centuries, most re- Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), and ficial inquiry into this vicious
and an elected leader of a local cently beginning in 1990. The Resistance Front (TRF). killing, identify the responsible
village administrative commit- The IAKF Board includes The Resistance Front (TRF), parties, and punish the guilty
tee from the Anantnag region in Dr. Vijay Sazawal, Dr. Rajiv which has taken responsibility parties. IAKF also demands
the Union Territory of Jammu Pandit, Mr. Lalit Koul, Mr. Raj for Mr. Pandita’s brutal murder, that all killings of Kashmiri Hin-
& Kashmir, India. His belief in Koul and Dr. Rahul Pandit. is merely a new, consolidated dus be investigated, and actions
democracy, and his attempts to IAKF denounces the local name for Islamic terrorists from taken to ensure the long-term
represent all Kashmiris at the government’s lackadaisical ap- the three groups already active safety of the Kashmiri Hindu re-
local village level, was sadly cut proach to the security needs of in Kashmir – HM, LeT and JeM. ligious minority.

lions celebrate 103 years of service by distributing groceries for the needy

OjAS ChitniS Visionary Lions and Middlesex Jagarlamudi and Past President there is not enough awareness.

Edison, June 7, 2020 Visionary Lions and their asso- Damu Gedala attended the dis- 1 in 8 households in New Jersey
ciated Leo clubs took part in the tribution. Global Action Team do not know if they will get 2
J Lions 2.0, a group of service today. The New York- Area Leader of Lions Clubs In- meals a day. With COVID-19
Lions Club with young- New Jersey area has been hit ternational Lion Mahesh Chit- these statistics is worsening. Our
Ner members came to- especially hard by the effects of nis, First Vice District Governor effort is to create awareness of
gether this morning to celebrate COVID-19 and there are many elect Varsha Naik, and Interna- this basic human right and re-
103rd year of service of Lions in our community in desperate tional Advisory Panelist of Leo duce hunger in our communi-
Clubs around the world. Found- need of food, medical supplies, Clubs Leo Ojas Chitnis graced ties.” He also thanked Dr. Raj
ed on June 7, 1917, in Chicago, and emotional support. the occasion. Pandya, Nilesh Dasundi, Parul
Illinois, Lions Clubs members In Edison, the Lions Clubs Since the beginning of the Amin, Biral Patel and BCB In-
have served with uncommon distributed food and supplies COVID-19 pandemic, Lions dus American Bank for their
kindness, putting the needs of to more than 50 families. Each Clubs both here in New Jersey community outreach. Lion Var-
their neighbors, their communi- family was given one box con- and around the world have tak- sha Naik, First Vice Governor
ties, and the world first. To com- taining 10 pounds of rice, 2, en up the challenge of service. Elect, thanked the Lions for
memorate this auspicious occa- pounds of lentils, 2 pounds of NJ Lions 2.0 has provided more their passion for service.
sion, NJ Lions 2.0 decided to do kidney beans, 1 liter of cooking than 1300 prepared meals and Lions Clubs International
what they do best, serve our com- oil, onions, potatoes, apples, 4 3000 masks for those in need in Foundation, the funding arm
munities by distributing food reusable cloth masks, and other our local community. The Lions of Lions Clubs International,
and supplies to those in need. food and essentials. The Lions have also held multiple online has given more than $4 million
The Lions Clubs have a say- Clubs hope that this can help events to help spread informa- for COVID-19 relief across the
ing: “Where there’s a Need, support families in need during tion about COVID-19 and to world. Please consider making a
there’s a Lion”. Living up to these hard times. This project provide emotional support to contribution to Lions Clubs In-
this mantra, four Lions Clubs was made possible through the people in our local community. ternational Foundation to sup-
in New Jersey have risen to the generous contributions from the According to Lion Mahesh port those in need. 100% of ev-
occasion to help those in need Telugu Fine Arts Society. Sever- Chitnis, Area Leader of Glob- ery dollar donated will be used
during the COVID-19 out- al office bearers of TFAS includ- al Action Team for the Lions by Lions Clubs across the world
break. Edison Visionary Lions, ing President Sudhaker Uppala, Clubs, “Even if food insecuri- to help people through these
Menlo Park Lions, Old Bridge Incoming President Sreedevi ties is a major issue in our state, hard times. ‘

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