From Kashmir Express
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Rameez Bhatt:
Jammu: Chief Minster, Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that India stands for better relationship and asked for positive response from Pakistan to maintain peace.
“We are always for better Indo-Pak relations and have taken many initiatives to this effect. Positive and visible response from the other side of the border in this regard is need," Omar said, while addressing a gathering near the International border in R S Pura in Jammu division..
Abdullah said that violations of ceasefire create lot of difficulties for the people in border areas on the both sides and even result in loss of human lives and damage to the properties. “While we are taking every care from our side not to indulge in violation of ceasefire, Pakistan should also exhibit its responsibilities in this regard and help maintain truce at borders”, he said adding that peace at the borders is for the mutual interests of the two neighbours.
“In the tranquil and peaceful atmosphere at borders farmers can take part in agricultural activities across the borders and carry on their normal process of living”, he said adding that friendly ties between the two neighbours is the need of hour.
Omar Abdullah told the border people that government has worked out an arrangement with the BSF for providing rent to the land utilized by the BSF for fencing till the time it is properly acquired by the forces. “Papers for acquiring the land are being finalized and Divisional Commissioner Jammu is on the job”, he said and added that the land owners would get compensation for the land when it is acquired by BSF.
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