Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday criticised Farooq Abdullah’s "irresponsible" remark that highlighting the Kupwara attack was aimed to spread hatred against Muslims. National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said highlighting the death of three army soldiers in Kupwara was aimed at spreading hatred against Muslims. Opposition NC president Farooq Abdullah expressed concern over the Centre's decision not to hold talks with separatists in Jammu and Kashmir, saying this policy could be "disastrous" for the future of the state. We express our concern and regret over the stand," Abdullah said addressing a meeting of party leaders and workers. Abdullah said his party's stand is clear that talks with all stakeholders including separatists was imperative for resolution of the Kashmir issue through political means.

Source: dna April 29, 2017 17:27 UTC