The Jammu and Kashmir administration has withdrawn the security of five separatist leaders including Hurriyat Conference chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. Reacting to the withdrawal of security from the separatist leaders, the Mirwaiz-led All Parties Hurriyat Conference spokesperson said, that the separatist leaders had never asked for security and that they had repeatedly said that the government can withdraw it. According to the order issued by the administration, security cover and vehicles that have been provided to the five separatist leaders will be withdrawn by today evening. It’s not an issue for us.”Separatist leader Abdul Ghani Bhat also said, “Security was provided by state government, I don’t need it. Pakistan has, however, refuted the allegation of being behind the terror attack saying “don’t blame us”.

Source: Hindustan Times February 17, 2019 06:42 UTC