Congress pats security forces in dealing with stone-pelters

"We laud the role of the security forces in dealing strictly with the separatists and stone-pelters," J&K Congress leaders said in a statement.

Jammu: Congress on Saturday lauded the role of security personnel in dealing strictly with stone-pelters and said the country stands firmly behind the security forces.

"We laud the role of the security forces in dealing strictly with the separatists and stone-pelters. The people stands firmly behind the security forces and the Army," J&K Congress leaders said in a statement here

They said J&K is an integral part of the country and any attempt by Pakistan or separatist forces to disrupt peace and harmony should not be tolerated.

At a meeting, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) expressed serious concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the Valley resulting into disruption of Amarnath Yatra.

The meeting was held here under the chairmanship of Sham Lal Sharma, senior vice president JKPCC

They expressed serious concern over the disruption of Amarnath Yatra and held BJP responsible for deteriorating law-and-order.