"The governor directed the police to take strict action without mercy against those indulging in any type of violence, arson or rumour-mongering irrespective of political and religious affiliation," an official spokesman said here. The spokesman said the governor also reviewed the security of students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in universities and colleges across the country. In the meeting, all parties condemned the violence in Jammu and agreed to restrain their supporters from indulging in any unlawful behaviour. Malik asked all political parties and senior political leaders to appeal to people to maintain peace and harmony. "People of the state have always believed in mutual brotherhood and co-existence throughout the ages," the governor said during the meeting.

Source: dna February 16, 2019 16:18 UTC