National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, stated that although security conditions in Jammu and Kashmir were excellent, terrorism persisted because the border with Pakistan was remained open.
“The security (scenario) is good. Terrorism is there. Our border is permeable and there cannot be control everywhere,” Abdullah told reporters in Baramulla.
“I regret that innocent pilgrims, unarmed people, were attacked. We all, the people of the state, should condemn it and pray that god sends the people who did this to hell,” he said.
Abdullah stated that the people of J&K should be prepared for the annual Amaranth Yatra, which is set to start later this month.
Amarnath shrine is located in south Kashmir Himalayas which is 3,880 meters above the sea level.
“We have always welcomed it and made attempts to make yatris comfortable. God willing, the yatra will be held in a cordial atmosphere this year also,” he said.
Upon being questioned over Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s post wishing Narendra Modi luck on his third term as prime minister, the NC president stated that although the two leaders may continue to extend congratulations to one another, they had to put their goodwill into action.
