Following the decision of calling off the Amarnath Yatra, there has been a sense of panic that has gripped Jammu and Kashmir. Speculations are being made about some possible major decisions regarding Jammu and Kashmir’s special status.
Here are the top developments:
- We wanted to know about the current situation in J&K. When we ask officials, they say something is happening, but nobody knows what is actually happening: Omar Abdullah, National Conference after meeting Governor Satya Pal Malik in Srinagar
- Governor Satya Pal Malik said ‘unnecessary panic’ was being created by linking the curtailment of Amarnath Yatra with other issues, and requested political leaders to ask their supporters to maintain calm and do not believe in “exaggerated rumours”. Malik had said that there were no plans to abrogate Article 35A.
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- Force movement is to counter heightened threat perception & some rotation. Nothing with the state govt on modifying any constitutional provisions: Satya Pal Malik in a meeting of a delegation of political leaders led by Omar Abdullah, National Conference
- Former CM Mehbooba Mufti said that the state government’s advisory to Amarnath pilgrims and other tourists to curtail their visit ‘immediately’ in view of the security situation in the state, has created chaos and confusion among people.
- Govt asks Telugu students in NIT Srinagar to vacate campus, KTR promises help.
- Aviation regulator DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) on Friday asked airlines to be ready to operate additional flights from Srinagar if the need arises.
- Airlines such as Air India, IndiGo and Vistara announced that given the turmoil, they were temporarily waiving off cancellation and rescheduling charges for flights to and from Jammu and Kashmir.