Omar Abdullah Comments on Israel-Iran Conflict and Its Impact on Jammu and Kashmir

Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, expressed that the decision regarding the type of government in Iran rests solely with its citizens. He emphasized that no international law permits regime change through external bombings. Abdullah pointed out the brutal assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader and his family, questioning what law allowed the United States or Israel to carry out such actions. He extended his condolences to the Iranian people and condemned the attack, urging the people of Jammu and Kashmir to avoid escalating tensions, as some individuals are attempting to disrupt the atmosphere.

Abdullah urged religious leaders to express their grief but cautioned against taking the law into their own hands. He mentioned that the government is in contact with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety of students and others in Iran. Some students are reportedly facing restrictions on their exit, and he advised them to adhere to the guidelines issued by the embassy. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha convened a meeting with top security officials to review the security situation in the Union Territory.

An official spokesperson reported that the Lieutenant Governor discussed the current security conditions in Jammu and Kashmir in detail. This meeting was prompted by widespread protests in parts of Kashmir and Jammu following the joint attacks by the U.S. and Israel that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The meeting, held at the Lok Bhawan, included key figures such as the Northern Command's General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava, and Major General Balbir Singh.