J&K MoS demands arrest of Omar Abdullah in Kishtwar violence

JAMMU : Jammu and Kashmir Minister of State for Road and Building Sunil Sharma today demanded the arrest of former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Kishtwar riots. Talking to reporters outside the Legislative Assembly Mr Sharma alleged that the riots took place during Omar led previous government and he also inducted former Minister Sajjad Kichloo as MLC despite his name surfaced in riots in interim report. “Mr Omar Abdullah should be arrested immediately along with Mr Sajjad Kichloo,” the Minister, who is also BJP MLA from Kishtwar said.
He said innocent people were killed and the peace was disturbed in the area,” adding that, “action should also be taken against Mr Abdullah in Haji Yousuf case.” He also sought arrest of then IGP Jammu, DIG Kishtwar and DC Kishtwar.
Meanwhile, PDP spokesperson and education Minister said that “government will study the report which will be discussed in the Cabinet for further action.”
Also, BJP-PDP today demanded action against former National Conference Minister Sajjad Kichloo for his alleged involvement in Kishtwar riots as per the Justice Gandhi Commission Report submitted to the Government.
(AGENCIES)