Kashmir crisis: Rajnath Singh dials Sonia Gandhi, Omar Abdullah; appeals for peace

“There can be no compromise on matters relating to national security and terrorism must be dealt with firmly and forcefully,” Sonia said in a statement released by the party.

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The Congress party president further added: “Even so, the death of so many of our citizens and attack on security forces is very painful. The political process has made many gains in J&K over the last two decades particulatly and these must not get lost. I appeal to my brothers and sisters in the Valley to allow political parties to find durable and enduring ways of fulfilling their aspirations meaningfully in a peaceful and democratic manner.”

On Sunday, Rajnath Singh spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti saying the Union government is ready to provide all necessary assistance to the state government should it need any.

Mehbooba Mufti convened a high-level Cabinet meeting on Sunday to take stock of the situation in the Valley.

The death toll rose to 21, with five more people losing their lives on Sunday. A policeman was killed in Anantnag when protesters pushed a vehicle into the Jhelum river.

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