Farooq Abdullah questions threats to Kashmiri Pandit employees, calls it ‘conspiracy’
JKNC president Farooq Abdullah has labeled recent threats against Kashmiri Pandit employees as a conspiracy to create fear and prevent the restoration of statehood in Jammu and Kashmir. He questioned the security situation, noting that high-ranking officials do not face similar threats.
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The statement highlights deep-seated political tensions and security concerns in the region, challenging official narratives regarding peace and stability.
NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday questioned recent threats allegedly targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees serving in the Kashmir Valley, asking why senior Hindu officials posted in the region were not facing similar threats.A fresh threat letter was allegedly circulated on social media targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees, prompting the All PM Package Employees Forum Kashmir to seek enhanced security from the Jammu and Kashmir administration.In a letter to the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, the forum said the purported threat poster, allegedly issued by an outfit calling itself the United Liberation Council (ULC) and dated August 23, contains the names, addresses and vehicle numbers of some employees.Speaking in Anantnag, Abdullah said, “Who is issuing them?
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