PDP-BJP appear to be in disagreement over J-K flood control measures: Congress

The Congress on Thursday said the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Jammu and Kashmir was not sure and at times in disagreement over the measures being taken to control the spread of flood waters in the state.

"The ruling coalition in Jammu and Kashmir does not agree with the actions they themselves are taking. The PDP is taking some action, the BJP is resending on that, and the opposition is utterly in the darkness. So, if terrorist activities are intensifying, to an extent, the Jammu and Kashmir government is also responsible," said Congress leader P.C. Chacko.

"It (the flood relief measures) should be above politics and an all party effort, and everybody should be involved, and there has to be a clear cut strategy on that," he added.

Chacko said the state government and the Centre are not taking the opposition into confidence on the issue.

Earlier in the day, three people were injured in a fierce gun battle that broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Hardushoora village.

According to reports, the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police had cordoned off an area in the village in Tangmarg District after receiving inputs about the presence of two terrorists.