'Whatever is happening in Kashmir is sponsored by Pakistan: Rajnath Singh tells Parliament

August 10, 2016 18:07

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the Upper House of the Parliament on the Jammu & Kashmir unrest.

"When I visited Srinagar and Anantnag on July 23 and 24, I met various delegations and J&K CM there to discuss the Kashmir issue," the home minister said.

"Have no hesitation in saying that whatever is happening in Kashmir is sponsored by Pakistan," Singh said.

"I'm not saying that ppl living in Kashmir are leading a normal life, but state Govt is trying its best to provide basic facilities," he added.

"State government trying its best to provide to provide basic facilities amidst unrest situation created by some vested interest & misguided elements," the home minister stated.

"Although 100 ambulances being damaged due to stone pelting in the Kashmir region, over 400 ambulances are still operating," Singh said.

"Security forces have been told to exercise as much restraint as they can," the home minister added.

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