NC members create ruckus, stage walkout of J&K LA

Jammu, Jan 15 : Oppositon members from National Conference (NC) on Monday created ruckus and staged walkout of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly over intensified "Cordon And Search Operation" in the Srinagar city.

As soon as the House assembled for the day proceedings, NC legislators stood from their seats and shouted slogans against the government.

The members alleged that fear psychosis has gripped the people following CASO launched by the Army in Srinagar city.

They asked government to clear its stand and amid shouts, staged walkout of the House.

Later speaking to the reporters outside, Senior NC leader Ali Mohammad Sagar termed "CASO" as unfortunate.

He said it is after 17 years, CASO has been intensified and launched in Srinagar city, adding, "on one hand government is speaking of Confidence Building Measures and panchayat polls but such steps will increase alienation among people."

Mr Sagar further alleged, "we feel that Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is pretending to be innocent of what is happening in Kashmir."