Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah participated in a high-level meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, focusing on security concerns and administrative issues in the region.
Following the meeting, Abdullah spoke to reporters about the ongoing discussion around the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. He stated that matters of law and order and security currently lie under the jurisdiction of the Lieutenant Governor.
“The discussion with the Home Minister included the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the restoration of statehood. There is hope that statehood will be restored. At present, law and order, as well as security, are under the Lieutenant Governor’s responsibility. I conveyed to the Home Minister that tackling terrorism and militancy requires involving the people of Jammu and Kashmir and consulting elected representatives,” he said.
Earlier in the day, security forces neutralized five militants in Kulgam district during an operation. Two soldiers sustained injuries and were evacuated for medical treatment. The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps stated that the operation occurred in the Kader area of Kulgam, where militants opened fire on security personnel.
In another recent development, Junaid Ahmed Bhat, a militant involved in attacks and civilian killings, was killed during a security operation in Srinagar district on December 3. Authorities identified Bhat’s involvement in several incidents, including attacks in Ganderbal and Gagangir.
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