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Asserting that militancy in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be finished without the support of people, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said his government is extending support to the Union Home Ministry to ensure the security situation remains peaceful in the union territory.
“Though it (security) is directly not our responsibility, I am repeatedly saying that militancy cannot be finished without the support of the people. The elected government is making attempts and is supporting (Lt Governor) to keep situation under control and maintain peace,” the chief minister told reporters outside assembly here before the start of the day’s business.
As per PTI report , He was responding to a question on the ongoing anti-terrorist operation in Sanyal near International border in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district.
Further on on another pressing issue , Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill across the country are understandable as only a particular religion is being “targeted”.
“Charitable activities are linked to all religions and Muslims carry out these through Waqf. When a particular religion is targeted, there will be tension,” he told reporters outside the assembly.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) had earlier announced a nationwide agitation against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, with large sit-ins planned in front of the state assemblies in Patna and Vijayawada on March 26 and 29, respectively, as part of the first phase of the protest.
