Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack and sought his intervention to ensure the safety of Kashmiri students and traders in various parts of the country. AdvertisingAbdullah, in his 30-minute long meeting with Singh, requested him to ensure that peace returns to Jammu region where a curfew has been imposed after violent protests erupted as a consequence of the terror attack. Regarding the meet with the Home Minister, Abdullah wrote on Twitter, “Just met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Sb to personally pay my condolences for the tragic deaths in Pulwama on Thursday. READ | Pulwama attack: Ensure security of students, residents belonging to J&K, MHA tells statesSingh, earlier in the day, assured an all-party meeting of doing the needful for the protection of Kashmiri students and people. Massive protests and candlelight marches were held on Friday in different parts of the country against the attack.

Source: Indian Express February 16, 2019 17:03 UTC