Srinagar, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday condemned continuing terrorist violence in the Union Territory and urged Pakistan to abandon terrorism and pursue dialogue to resolve outstanding issues.
Speaking to reporters following the attacks in Kulgam and Kishtwar, Abdullah said terrorism would never succeed in Kashmir and those hoping to capture the region through violence were mistaken.
“Terrorism will never succeed in Kashmir and those thinking they can grab Kashmir through terror are mistaken,” he said.
Abdullah also questioned claims that terrorism had ended in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the threat persisted and efforts were needed to eliminate it. Referring to the killing of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar, he said such incidents continued to occur and it was difficult to predict where the next attack might take place.
Reiterating that Kashmir was an integral part of India, he urged people not to be intimidated by terrorism.
Recalling the 1947 tribal invasion, Abdullah referred to the violence and killings that accompanied it, including the deaths of a doctor, his wife and a nurse at a Christian-run hospital. He said Pakistan could not resolve the Kashmir issue by repeatedly raising it.
Drawing parallels with international conflicts, Abdullah said wars destroyed lives and infrastructure, while dialogue ultimately offered a way forward. He called on Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism and return to negotiations.
He also advocated reviving the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), saying regional countries should come together to resolve disputes and promote development. “But bullets and talks cannot go together,” he said.
His remarks came after two security incidents within 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir. Three CRPF personnel were injured in a terrorist attack on a security checkpoint in Kulgam, while two SPOs were killed in Kishtwar and their service weapons were reportedly taken away.
A general security alert has been sounded across the Union Territory, with additional checkpoints and barricades established to screen people and vehicles. Search operations are underway in Kulgam to track down the suspected attackers.
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