Anantnag, Apr 14 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said “jungle raj” should not be allowed in the Union Territory as he urged Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to ensure strict action against those involved in the alleged assault and possible death of a man in Ramban area yesterday.
According to reported claims, a 25-year-old man, Tanveer Ahmad Chopan (25), was allegedly chased and thrashed by some cow vigilantes when he was ferrying a cow and two calves while travelling from Jammu to his village in Ramban in a vehicle.
To save himself, Chopan allegedly jumped into a river and has been missing since then.
Speaking to reporters in Bijbhera in South Kashmir, Abdullah said certain elements were attempting to disturb the prevailing peace and create unrest.
“There are people who do not like peace and instead want communal tensions and conflict. As long as my government is in power, we will not allow such things to happen in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
It may be noted that law and order does not come under the purview of the Chief Minister in Jammu and Kashmir since it is a Union Territory. The law and order is under the jurisdiction of the Lt Governor.
Abdullah urged the Lt Governor to ensure strict action against those involved in the Ramban incident.
He said firm action would send a strong message that disorder and lawlessness will not be tolerated by the present dispensation.
The Chief Minister said the government is committed to ushering in a new phase in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure a peaceful atmosphere and stable conditions. (NVI)
