Prime Minister Narendra Modi is said to have expressed unhappiness over the media coverage of violent protests in Kashmir valley following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani. Quoting sources, PTI reports that Mr. Modi told a high level meeting in New Delhi yesterday that the militant, who was involved in terror activities and was working for disintegrating the country, has been portrayed as a hero. <br/><br/>The Prime Minister cited over a dozen cases registered against Wani, most of which were serious in nature under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The meeting, which was attended by top Union Ministers and officials, also reviewed the 80,000 crore rupees financial package announced by NDA Government for Jammu and Kashmir and its implementation. Prime Minister appealed the people to maintain peace and calm in the Kashmir valley.<br/><br/>Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti met Governor NN Vorha yesterday and discussed various issues including the law and order situation in the state. An official spokesman said other issues discussed between the two included securing all-round rapid growth and development of the state.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, 4445 pilgrims paid obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir yesterday. With this a total of 13 lakh 7 thousand and 719 yatri's had darshan at the cave shrine since the yatra began on July 2.<br/><br/>Spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah Zainul Abedin Ali Khan held the ideology of Islamic Preachers like Zakir Naik and policies of separatists responsible for disturbance in the Kashmir valley. He said Muslim religious leaders meet to oppose such ideologies to restore peace in the valley. <br/>
News On AIR | July 13, 2016 7:12 AM
PM expresses unhappiness over media coverage of protests in Kashmir