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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti came down heavily on Pakistan for its stance on the ongoing situation in the Kashmir Valley. She said Pakistan claims that they are victims of terrorism themselves, but encourages Kashmiri youths to take up guns. Ms. Mufti said, Islamabad needs to change its policy towards Kashmir.
Meanwhile Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has warned Pakistan against interfering in the internal affairs of India. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar today, Mr. Singh said, Islamabad’s attitude towards Kashmir is ‘Napak’ or ill-intentioned. He said, the neighbouring country should change its attitude and approach towards Kashmir.
Mr. Singh said, there is no role for any third party in improving the situation in the Kashmir valley. He invited constructive suggestions from all concerned to restore peace in the Kashmir valley.
Home Minister appealed the youth not to indulge in stone pelting and also asked security forces to exercise maximum restraint.
He also requested the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to send those needing specialized treatment to Delhi so that they can be treated at the AIIMS. Mr. Singh said he met the Chief Minister and about 30-delegations and held wide-ranging discussions to restore normalcy in the valley. Mr. Singh said the Centre will talk to whosoever needed once peace and normalcy is restored in the state.
The Home Minister was on a two-day visit to the state to hold discussions with mainstream political parties and other stakeholders in the state to normalize the situation in the valley. Mr Singh was accompanied by a team of Home Ministry officials including Home Secretary, Rajeev Mehrishi.