Avinash Azad
In a stern warning that drew parallels with global conflict zones, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) chief Dr. Farooq Abdullah cautioned that sponsors of terrorism in Kashmir are pushing themselves toward “a major disaster.”
Speaking to the press in Srinagar on Friday, Dr. Abdullah delivered a forceful message directed at Pakistan, though without explicitly naming the country. “Blood shed on Kashmir’s soil will not achieve anything but invites a major disaster,” he declared, addressing those behind recent militant attacks on civilians.
The veteran politician emphasized the peaceful aspirations of the Kashmiri people, referencing their historic decision to join India in 1947. “Kashmiris want to live peacefully; they believe in peace and progress. Kashmiris gave a clear message in 1947, choosing to stay in India,” Abdullah stated.
Drawing attention to ongoing global conflicts, Abdullah pointed to Ukraine, Iran, Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon as cautionary examples of how violence can escalate into widespread devastation. He dismissed the notion that violence could lead to Kashmir’s merger with Pakistan, calling it a “misconception” that’s ultimately “damaging Muslims.”
“For sake of God (Khuda), stop this otherwise repercussion will be disastrous,” Abdullah warned, suggesting that continued support for militancy could trigger severe consequences similar to those seen in other conflict zones. The NC chief’s comments come amid ongoing concerns about militant activities in the Kashmir Valley.
His reference to international conflicts, particularly the situation in Ukraine, signals a broader warning about the potential for localized conflicts to evolve into larger-scale crises.
