Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday expressed regret over an order asking Kashmiri migrant Pandits in Jammu to fill a ‘consent form’ before commencing pilgrimage to some religious places in Kashmir. After the directive evoked anger among some Pandits, minister for relief and rehabilitation Javaid Mustafa Mir said the order issued by Jammu deputy commissioner (relief), K K Sidha was a ‘mistake’. As a minister, it is unacceptable though the mistake has been done by one of my officers, I sincerely and honesty regret. When asked about the officer’s motives, the minister said he could comment only after the enquiry. Wherever religious activities are concerned, we do the utmost security measures in every respect required in the matter,” he said.

Source: Hindustan Times May 14, 2018 18:00 UTC