Omar Abdullah says Kashmiri Pandit threats cannot be taken lightly

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said threats to Kashmiri Pandit employees in the Valley must be taken seriously, even as the divisional commissioner denied any work-from-home order. The Hindu reports that the community has approached the National Human Rights Commission and the National Commission for Minorities over a leaked list of personal data of PM Package employees, circulated online by the terror group TRF.

Abdullah said militancy may be declared finished but credible threats remain. Greater Kashmir quoted him citing past targeted killings and urging action against those behind the threats. The administration, through Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg, said adequate security arrangements are in place for Independence Day. Hindustan Times noted Garg asked people to participate in the celebrations. The community has demanded a cyber cell and NIA probe and a security audit before August 15.