Jammu, Feb 3 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday called for an immediate halt to alleged harassment of Kashmir natives, whether students or traders, reported from across the country, asserting that continued victimisation of people from the Valley was unacceptable.
The issue of the alleged harassment of Kashmir-natives in different parts of the country was also raised in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly ahead of the Question Hour during the Budget Session, with Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather rejecting an adjournment motion moved by PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para seeking a discussion on the matter.
“This is not a good thing. I spoke on this issue at the North Zone Chief Ministers’ Conference. At that time, I requested all the chief ministers and the Union home minister to ensure the ongoing harassment of Kashmiris — whether students or traders — stops. I am grateful to the chief minister of Uttarakhand for taking timely action, with cases registered and arrests made,” Abdullah told reporters after the first sitting.