Budgam, Oct 19: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns to the Valley.
Speaking to reporters in Budgam, Dr Farooq said the Cabinet expansion would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns to Valley as was not present.
He said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had also called for strict action to prevent the recurrence of such incidents and sought compensation for the damage caused in the attack. “Certain miscreants were attempting to disturb peace and create turmoil in the country and the matter required immediate attention from the authorities,” he said.
Dr Farooq also said CM Omar had also urged the Central Government to take cognisance of the incident, warning that the situation could deteriorate if such incidents were not addressed promptly. (KNO)
