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MehboobaJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today asked local militants, who want to return to the mainstream, to give up their arms as nothing can be achieved through violence.

Addressing an election rally in south Kashmir she said, violence has only led to death and destruction in Jammu and Kashmir over the years.

Mehbooba said, the graveyards are getting filled up and the cremation grounds too. She said violence has only led to death, be it militants, policemen or armymen.

The chief minister also said violence is not a solution to any issue, only peace and dialogue can lead to a solution. The chief minister has already instructed the security agencies to try to get the local militants to surrender even during encounter situations.