China involved in Kashmir ‘terrorism’, says J&K Govt Spokesman

Srinagar, Feb 20 (KNB): The official spokesman of the Jammu and Kashmir government Naeem Akhtar has accused China with supporting the Jaish-e-Mohammad, the outfit responsible for many attacks in the Kashmir valley. He said that it was more than evident that Masood Azhar-led Jaish-e-Mohammad is backed by China.
In an interview with a reputed national daily, Public Works minister and close aide of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Naeem Akhtar has hinted at a Chinese ploy aimed at fomenting trouble in the restive state. He accused China of meddling in Kashmir’s internal affairs. Not just this, Akhtar has also charged China with supporting the Jaish-e-Mohammad, is carrying attacks in the valley.



He also alleged that China backed Jaish-e-Mohammad carried out the Pathankot attack to hamper the bilateral relations between the two countries – India and Pakistan and urged the New Delhi to talk to Pakistan and initiate policies of reconciliation inside Kashmir. He added that the ‘new situation’ that has emerged in Kashmir would have happened irrespective of PDP’s alliance with BJP.
Pertinently, the statement of Naeem comes amidst increasing militant attack incidents in Jammu and Kashmir.
Meanwhile, former chief minister Omar Abdullah commenting on the statement said that New Delhi needs to explain the basis of a statement made by a senior minister in Mehbooba-led government over the involvement of China in Kashmir issue.
“China has adopted JeM, a terrorist organisation operating in J&K. This assertion from @MehboobaMufti’s closest confidant cannot be dismissed as wild ramblings. Govt of India needs to explain the basis of this statement,” Omar wrote on Twitter. (KNB)