Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti had to beat a hasty retreat today from an examination centre at Womens College in Srinagar after angry parents protested against her visit.

She went to Womens College on Moulana Azad Road to check the arrangements for the pre-medical and pre-engineering test being conducted by the Board of Professional Entrance Examination in various centres.

As soon as her cavalcade reached the examination centre, the people, mostly parents who accompanied their wards, protested against her visit.

This is an unnecessary visit. It will only disturb the candidates, a parent said.

Another person said while the candidates were already tenses due to the prevailing situation in Kashmir Valley, the chief ministers visit would disturb them more. How will they remain focused? he asked.