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Don't view every Kashmiri Muslim with suspicion: Omar Abdullah
Nov-18-2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) to ensure that innocent people of Jammu & Kashmir are not subjected to blanket suspicion in the backdrop of recent terror attacks, asserting that the Union Territory’s residents are peace-loving and deeply committed to India’s democratic and developmental journey. He advocated stringent punishment for all those involved in the ‘white collar’ terror module and Delhi blast case, but urged that innocent civilians should not be harmed.

Speaking to reporters after visiting a hospital in Srinagar to inquire about those injured in the accidental blast at the Nowgam police station, Abdullah said, ‘I raised the issue yesterday at the North Zone Chief Minister's conference as well. Union Home Minister was there, Union Home Secretary, CMs of north zone, governors, LGs, were there. I appealed to them to not see every citizen of J-K, especially every Kashmiri Muslim, with suspicion’.

The CM also visited the families of those who lost their loved ones in the accidental explosion and assured every possible support from the government in this hour of grief. He also expressed hope that the Centre will pay heed to what he said.

Referring to the Nowgam blast, Abdullah said it is unfortunate that many people lost their precious lives and several others were injured. He said he is grateful to the hospital for reaching out to the injured immediately after the blast.

Asked about providing compensation to the families of the victims, Omar Abdullah said the government has already announced ex-gratia from the CM's relief fund.

Nine people -- five personnel from the police department and four civilians -- were killed, and 32 others sustained injuries in an accidental blast in Nowgam.


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