Jammu, Dec 23: Alleging that the Mufti Mohammed Sayeed-led government in Jammu and Kashmir was being run by Congress president Sonia Gandhi by proxy, National Conference chief Omar Abdullah today said that the government's "healing touch" should not be only for militants.

Abdullah told a public meeting at Baderwah that the destiny of people of the state was being decided by "masters" of the PDP-Congress coalition in Delhi.
Without naming Gandhi, he alleged the new despensation had "surrendered before 10 Janpath (Gandhi's residence in Delhi) which is ruling the state by proxy."

Abdullah, minister of state for external affairs, said that his party welcomed the Sayeed's government "healing touch" policy but added "it should not be restricted to applying balm to militants and Hurriyat Conference."
All efforts must be made to remove the gun culture from the state, he said and asked the government to ensure that militants did not disturb peace and indulge in mindless killing of civilians.
Bureau Report