Peace on borders must be used to break ice with Pak: Hamid

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 24: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Abdul Hamid Choudhary today said that prevailing peace on borders with Pakistan is a boon and the time must be utilized to break ice with Pakistan to work on opening of border points at various places and encourage people to people contacts.
He added that Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is also optimistic and working on the project to fulfill dreams of her father, former Chief Minister, late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
Choudhary Hamid said this is for the second time that Chief Minister has cared to visit border point at Chamliyal – a border area known for its socio-religious significance and opined to develop the place as a hub of a new movement for reconciliation in the region.
Before 70s devotees from Pakistan were allowed to visit the Shrine and offer payers, he said adding that the routine must be restored and people to people contacts be encouraged.