JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government today expressed apprehension that Pakistan and its sympathisers might try to disrupt the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra that starts from July 2.
“Pakistan, anti-national elements and terrorists would not like this (Amarnath) yatra to go on smoothly. They will definitely try to create disturbances but we are prepared and have taken all the aspects into consideration. The army and other security agencies have be put on high alert,” Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh told reporters after holding a high-level meeting to review law and order situation in Jammu region.
Singh said the elements behind the desecration of two temples in Jammu city may try to vitiate the atmosphere and cautioned people to remain vigilant as “such incidents could happen in future as well.”
“As the yatra is going to begin and tourist season is on, such elements are trying to vitiate the atmosphere,” Singh said.
He said the government will not allow anybody to communalise the situation to disturb peace in the state.
“Various agencies are investigating the matter and the government was monitoring the situation closely,” he said.
Asked whether the incidents could have been sponsored from across the border, he said such a thing cannot be ruled out.
“Pakistan, ISI or the people who are working here on their behest may try to fuel communalism in Jammu province as the region comparatively remained peaceful in all these years. However, till now we have not found any such lead. The police is working on it,” he said.
Responding to a question regarding the establishment of separate colonies for Kashmiri Pandits and the ex-servicemen, he said there was nothing “unethical” in setting up of such colonies.
“This is a much debated issue and I should say it is no issue at all,” Singh said.(Agencies)
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