PM Modi seeks peace in Kashmir

Modi appeals to people of J&K to maintain peace even as death toll in the Valley reaches 25

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi yesterday appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to maintain calm in the face of the violence in the Valley.

Police clash with Kashmiri protestors in Srinagar yesterday. Pic/AFP

Chairing a high-level meeting here on the situation in Kashmir Valley, where 25 people have lost lives in the protests triggered by the killing of Hizbul militant commander Burhan Wani, Modi voiced concern over the situation in the state. “He has appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to maintain peace so that the situation can normalize. He also expressed hope that no innocent person should face any kind of inconvenience or loss,” Minister of State in the PMO Jitendra Singh said, after the meeting.

Modi also expressed satisfaction over the progress of the Amarnath Yatra and said the Centre will provide whatever help is needed by the state. The meeting was convened within hours of Modi’s return from his visit to Africa. One person was killed — raising the toll to 25 — in firing by security forces on a mob in Kupwara district of Kashmir, police sources said yesterday. There were some other incidents of violence, including a militant strike on a police post.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!