AFSPA may soon be withdrawn from some areas of J-K: Omar

8220;During the meeting,we also discussed the possibility of removal of AFSPA and Disturbed Areas Act from certain parts of the state. I will return and have a discussion with my cabinet colleagues and officers,after which we can take a decision,8221; Omar told reporters here.

He,however,cautioned this did not mean that there 8220;will be an overnight revocation of AFSPA or Disturbed Areas Act from the entire state.

8220;We have to see the areas where the footprints of Army was minimal and then go for revocation of Disturbed Areas Act and subsequently AFSPA,8221; the Chief Minister said.

About a question on the Kashmir interlocutors submitting their final report,Omar said 8220;it was indeed a step in the right direction and after this I hope that the Centre will soon convene an all-party meeting to discuss it.8221;

8220;I look forward to the report. I hope positive things come out and are implemented,8221; he said.

The three-member panel 8212; Dilip Padgaonkar,Radha Kumar and M M Ansari 8212; will submit their report to the Home Minister tomorrow afternoon.