Zero tolerance towards militancy in J-K: Jitendra Singh

April 17, 2015 14:14

As separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir, Centre today said it was keeping a 'close watch' on the situation in the state and there would be 'zero tolerance' militancy and separatism.

Holding that the BJP-PDP alliance in the state was done "purely" for the sake of governance despite "quite divergent ideologies", Union Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh said there would be no compromise on its principles. The remarks by the Minister came after the arrest of Alam in connection with the raising of Pakistani flags during a rally in the state on Wednesday.

"The central government is keeping a close watch on situation in J&K. Union Home Ministry is keeping itself abreast with all the sequence of the events from time to time. They are also giving most valuable guidance to the state of J&K," he said.

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