Mehbooba bats for peace, says AFSPA not permanent

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is not permanent in Jammu and Kashmir, adding the same can be revoked provided an environment of peace and tranquility is created.

Speaking at the Police Commemoration Day parade, Mufti said, "We have to create an environment of peace and tranquility in Jammu and Kashmir, AFSPA is not permanent."

Speaking over the outrage which enveloped the Kashmir valley post the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, Mufti urged for a need to stop militancy.

"I want to ban pellet guns but it is possible only if you people support the government. Our children are always used as shields. We can't force someone to talk by throwing stones on them. If we need a dialogue, we have to stop militancy," she said.

Mehbooba further took on Pakistan over its move to ban Indian content in its territory and said, "Even Pakistan has to help us as we both have to live together. We discuss about films but Wagah border is still moving.