Jeddah, Shawwal 8, 1437, Jul 13, 2016, SPA -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned, in the strongest terms, the killing of at least 30 civilians and injuring hundreds of others at the peaceful demonstrations being held to protest the killing on 8th July 2016 of Kashmiri leader, Burhan Wani by the Indian security forces. The OIC Secretary General, Iyad Ameen Madani, who expressed his sorrow over the incident, deplored the use of force by the Indian security forces on the peaceful protesters. He called for a thorough and expedient investigation into the incident. The Secretary General noted with regret the Indian attempt to malign the legitimate Kashmiri freedom struggle by denigrating it as terrorism. Meanwhile, he appreciated that the Kashmiris condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The Secretary General expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished the wounded fast recovery from their injuries. --SPA 19:17 LOCAL TIME 16:17 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w