Centre asks security agencies not to launch operations in Kashmir during Ramzan, forces reserve right to retaliate
The Centre on Wednesday accepted the Jammu and Kashmir's Mehbooba Mufti government's proposal of halting security operations in the Valley during Ramadan
The Centre on Wednesday accepted the Mehbooba Mufti government's proposal of halting security operations in the Kashmir Valley during Ramzan.
The Centre asks Security Forces not to launch operations in Jammu & Kashmir during the holy month of Ramzan. Decision taken to help the peace loving Muslims observe Ramzan in a peaceful environment.
HM Shri @rajnathsingh has informed the Chief Minister, J&K of Centre’s decision.— HMO India (@HMOIndia) May 16, 2018
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Security Forces to reserve the right to retaliate if attacked or if essential to protect the lives of innocent people. Government expects everyone to cooperate in this initiative and help the Muslim brothers & sisters to observe Ramzan peacefully and without any difficulties. — HMO India (@HMOIndia) May 16, 2018
It is important to isolate the forces that bring a bad name to Islam by resorting to mindless violence and terror.
— HMO India (@HMOIndia) May 16, 2018
File image of home minister Rajnath Singh. AFP
Last week, Mehbooba Mufti had requested that security force operations be halted during Amarnath Yatra and Ramzan. She had said that an all-party delegation from the state would request the prime minister to consider the announcement of a unilateral ceasefire as was done in 2002 during the prime ministership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Mufti welcomed the Centre's decision, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rajnath Singh for their personal intervention.
"The month of Ramzan is a harbinger of peace & such a decision will go a long way in creating a peaceful and amicable environment for a sustained dialogue", she said.
Mufti's appeal earlier faced opposition from the BJP's Jammu and Kashmir unit, which had called the step against 'national interest.' The party's state unit said militants were demoralised due to Army action and a unilateral ceasefire would ease pressure and allow them to re-energise.
With inputs from PTI
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