KL NEWS NETWORK
SRINAGAR
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Friday had a telephonic conversation with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ms Mehbooba Mufti during which the turbulent situation prevailing in the state was discussed.
The “nature” of the conversation was not immediately known but the telephonic talk came a day after Mehbooba said neither she nor the forces were aware of popular Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani’s presence during the raid at his hideout on July 8 in which he was killed.
The killing has led to mass civil uprising that has resulted in the death of at least 52 civilians in the Valley.
Without disclosing the details, official sources here said the prevailing situation in the state was discussed with Mehbooba.
Mehbooba had told reporters in Srinagar, “as far as I know, what I heard from police, army, who said they only knew that there were three militants but did not know who.
“So, what can I say on what they are saying. I feel if they knew (that Burhan was there), perhaps we would not have such a situation when the overall situation was improving, so it could have been a chance (ek chance ho sakta tha).”
Last week, the Home Minister had visited Srinagar and met a cross-section of people and said the Union Government wants an emotional relationship with the state and not just need-based.
Singh had also said the Union Government will talk to whosoever needed once peace and normalcy is restored in the state.
Singh will be visiting Pakistan next week for SAARC meet.
