Omar Abdullah demands CBI probe into 'fake orders' that led to speculations in Kashmir about scrapping of Article 35A

Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday demanded a CBI inquiry into the “fake orders” that had surfaced on social media over the past few days, leading to speculation that the Centre might be moving to scrap Article 35A of the Constitution, which provides special rights of residency and jobs to the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the state. The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir said that since fake orders were circulated under the signature of senior officials, a sound byte was not enough to dismiss the rumours.

This is a very serious matter raised by the Governor. Fake orders were circulated under the signature of senior government officers. This is not something that can be dismissed with a simple sound byte.The CBI must be asked to investigate these fake orders & their origin. https://t.co/NhnC9xxeSg

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) July 30, 2019

He was reacting to Governor Satya Pal Malik’s assertion that the orders that have appeared on the social media were not valid. “A lot of rumours are spread here, do not pay any heed to them. Everything is fine, everything is normal,” Governor Malik said when asked about the slew of orders appearing on social media about the possibility of a prolonged law and order situation in Kashmir Valley.

Jammu&Kashmir Governor,SP Malik on order letters purportedly issued by state govt:J&K govt hasn't issued any orders. Don't pay attention to rumours. Everything is normal&fine.Lal Chowk par aap cheenkte bhi hain toh Governor House tak woh khabar ban jati hai ki bomb phata hai pic.twitter.com/camF7mXE9P

— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019

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