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Shillong Citizens’ Forum to hold protest against Pahalgam terror attack

Shillong, Apr 26 (UNI) The Shillong Citizens’ Forum (SCF) would hold a candlelight vigil on Sunday and also urged the business community to down shutters on Monday in protest against the terror attack that killed 26 people in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
The candlelight vigil would be held from 5 to 7 pm near the old Assembly building at Police Bazar.
“All peace-loving citizens of greater Shillong, irrespective of caste, community, or religion, are invited to participate and share their views during the meeting,” SCF Convener Pawan Bajoriya said while “strongly condemn this barbaric act perpetrated by the terrorist group.”
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