Omar Abdullah appeal for Peace in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday asked all stakeholders to make an effort for political resolution of the issue while appealing to civil society to help restore peace in the state. "We have been strong votaries of dialogue both internal as well as external to help resolve issues," he said while chairing a meeting of prominent citizens, representatives of traders, house boat owners, artisans and members of the civil society Srinagar. Most parts of Kashmir valley have witnessed incidents of violence and stone pelting since 28th June by locals to protest the killing of three youths allegedly in firing by security forces. Underlining the importance of restoring the dialogue process, he said that in a democratic setup expression of views is the right of every citizen. However, he said that anger should not be expressed by throwing stones and disturbing law and order as there are other democratic methods of registering protest. "Maintenance of law and order and tranquillity is the responsibility of both the citizens and the government," he said adding both should complement each other in this task. "I appeal civil society to move hand in hand with the government and be watchdogs of his government and suggest wherever a course correction is required," he said.