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The ‘human-shield’ incident in-question went viral through a video posted last month, amid clashes between Kashmiri local and army officials deployed in the area – where a young man was shown tied to an Army jeep in the form of a ‘protection’ from the stone pelting protesters. The incident was widely condemned by human rights activists across nation who pushed the army to order a court inquiry.
The 66 year old actor and BJP lawmaker referenced the former Booker Prize Winner in the statement that provoked several reactions on Twitter, with many criticizing the actor and politician for inciting violence.
“Instead of tying stone pelter on the army jeep tie up Arundhati Roy!” Paresh Rawal wrote on his Tweet, continuing further on another Tweet, “We have a wide variety of choices.”
It is not certain yet, what may have instigated the actor to make a sudden statement about Roy, however it is to be noted that the author has been vocal about Kashmir-related issues and her controversial views on army’s role in the state.
What are your thoughts on Paresh Rawal’s statement?