Avoid alienating Kashmiris in wake of Pahalgam attack, J&K leaders urge Centre

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday urged the Centre to avoid alienating the people of the union territory in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.

This came amid reports of over 2,000 people having been detained, and authorities demolishing the homes of at least 10 suspected militants.

Abdullah said that while no mercy should be shown to those guilty of involvement in the attack, innocent people should not become collateral damage.

“People of Kashmir have come out openly against terrorism and the murder of innocent people, they did this freely and spontaneously,” the National Conference leader said. “It’s time to build on this support and avoid any misplaced action that alienates people.”

After the Pahalgam terror attack, there must be a decisive fight against terrorism and its origin. People of Kashmir have come out openly against terrorism and the murder of innocent people, they did this freely & spontaneously. It’s time to build on this support and avoid any…— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) April 27, 2025

Mufti, on her part, urged the Union government to “distinguish carefully” between terrorists and civilians. “It must not alienate innocent people, especially those opposing terror,” she said.

Mufti said that there were reports of thousands of people having been...

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