A petition was filed by JK National Panthers Party seeking direction for the Governor to intervene. Yesterday, in the wake of the prevailing situation in violence-hit Kashmir, BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav called on Governor Vohra and discussed recent developments in the Valley, a day after he met Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The Supreme Court directed the state government and the Centre to ensure safety and security of all citizens of India residing in J&K at all costs. The Valley has erupted into violent protests after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani on July 8. The JK National Panthers Party had filed a petition in the apex court seeking direction for the Governor to intervene under section 92 of the Constitution of JK and take over the administration.

Source: dna July 22, 2016 07:43 UTC