The violence has caused a "deep pain" to the Prime Minister, the Chief Minister told reporters outside Modi's residence. "The Prime Minister is very concerned and is as hurt as we are with the deaths in Kashmir," she said. Mehbooba favoured talks "with all stakeholders" to solve the Kashmir issue but asked separatist leaders to shun violence. She made a passionate appeal to Kashmiri protesters for peace and sought "one chance" to get the Kashmir issue solved. Give me a chance I will get it (Kashmir issue) solved.

Source: Times of India August 27, 2016 17:07 UTC