New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister
on Thursday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and apprised him of
the security situation in the state, including growing
attempts of infiltration from across the border.
During the meeting, Omar complimented the Prime
Minister on his statement after meeting Saudi Arabia King
Abdullah that the gulf nation should use its offices with
Pakistan to stop terror elements from operating from that
country.
The Chief Minister drew Singh's attention towards
the increase in attempts from across the border to push in
terrorists into the state, blaming it for the violent
incidents in February this year, official sources said.
The state saw heightened terrorism related incidents
last month which left as many as five Jammu and Kashmir Police
personnel, seven army and paramilitary personnel including an
Army captain -- Captain Devinder Singh Jass -- and eight
civilians dead. As many as 31 terrorists were also gunned down
during the month.
Omar informed the Prime Minister about the steps being
taken by the state police in coordination with the Army and
paramilitary forces to give a befitting reply to the elements
who were inimical to peace and prosperity in the state.
The Prime Minister complimented Omar for the swift action
against the stone pelters, the sources said.
PTI
First Published: Thursday, March 04, 2010, 17:27