Action will be taken against Alam if anything adverse noticed: Rajnath Singh

Says Centre has asked state govt to "vigorously" pursue all 27 criminal cases against Alam

The Jammu and Kashmir government has told the Centre that separatist leader Masarat Alam's activities are under watch and legal action will be taken if anything adverse comes to notice.

Giving this information to Parliament today, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the Centre has issued an advisory to the state asking it to pursue "vigorously" all  27 criminal cases against him and take steps to challenge orders granting him bail.

Singh made identical suo motu statements in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the issue that has snowballed into a major controversy and created strains between BJP and its ruling coalition partner PDP in the state.

"The state government has .. Informed that a proper system is in place for effective surveillance of Masarat Alam Bhat's activities. As and when anything adverse surfaces, appropriate action as envisaged by law will be taken," Singh said citing a fresh report sent by the Mufti Sayeed government to the Centre.