Mehbooba calls for ceasefire during holy month of Ramzan in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday appealed to the Centre and militants for ceasefire during the holy month of Ramzan in the Kashmir valley. ''Request the Centre to cease crackdowns, & search operations during Ramzan this year so that people are not subjected to harassment & can observe the holy month in peace,'' former chief minister Mehbooba told reporters here this afternoon. She also appealed to militants for ceasefire in the holy month. (AGENCIES)