Farooq Abdullah Calls Out Pakistan Amid J&K Terror Attack: ‘Witnessing It for 30 Years’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The National Conference (NC) supremo Farooq Abdullah on Friday condemned the recent incidents of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, and urged Pakitan to stop violence and find a way to form friendship with India.
Speaking to reporters, Abdullah referred to the recent ambush near Gulmarg, where two soldiers and two Army porters lost their lives.
“Such attacks will continue to take place in this state.You know where they come from, and it will not stop until some way is found to get out of this trouble. I have been witnessing it for the last 30 years, innocent people are getting killed,” said Abdullah.
The ambush, which also injured another soldier and a porter, took place in Baramulla district in northern Valley. Abdullah questioned the motives behind these attacks, stressing that Jammu and Kashmir would not join Pakistan. He urged Pakistan to focus on improving its own condition rather than causing distress in the region.
“They are getting ruined themselves but are ruining us as well,” Abdullah said, appealing to Pakistan to halt the violence and seek friendship with India. “If they don’t find a way, the future will be very difficult,” he added.
Abdullah paid tribute to the victims of the attack, saying, “I pay my tribute to those who have been martyred. I apologise to their families.”
When asked about Pakistan’s possible frustration over the high voter turnout in the recent assembly elections, Abdullah said he was unsure of the reasons but emphasised the role of the new assembly in serving the people.
He expressed hope for the Centre to grant full statehood to aid in governance.
“People voted in the assembly polls and now the assembly will work for the people. We hope the Centre grants full statehood so that the government is able to work for the people,” he said.
On coordination between Jammu and Kashmir and the Centre, Abdullah said, “When I was the chief minister, I used to say this every time that coordination is a good thing because everything is with them.”
The attack has raised questions about the future of peace and security on the region, with leaders calling for constructive dialogue and cooperation.