Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Wednesday
witnessed uproarious scenes as Opposition members protested
over "withdrawal" of security to former PDP MLA Gulam Mohmmad
Mir.
Raising the issue, PDP member Abdul Rahman Veeri alleged
that security of Mir was withdrawn by the Omar Abdulah
Government despite the leader facing treat to his life.
Mir, whose father was killed by militants, is facing
threats and was attacked twice. Despite this, the State Home
Ministry headed by Chief Minister Abdullah has withdrawn his
security, Veeri charged.
"CM should tell us whether he is facing threat or not,"
he said, claiming that security cover of over a dozen office
bearers were also withdrawn by the NC government.
He was joined by members of Jammu and Kashmir National
Panthers party (JKNPP) and BJP who accused the government of
discrimination on the security front.
"Security should be given to leaders of PDP, BJP, JKNPP
or to any one else as is being provided to NC members," JKNPP
leader Harsh Dev Singh said.
Deputy Speaker Sartaj Madni, who was in the chair, said
the speaker has issued direction in this regard and a reply
from the government is awaited.
The opposition demanded reply from the government and the
House witnessed noisy and uproarious scenes for over ten
minutes.
PTI
First Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 18:17