Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has apologized for the Shopian incident that that he has learnt lesions there.
The rape and murder of two women in Shopian in May triggered widespread violence in the State, forcing the government to hand over the case to the CBI.
“We have learnt lessons,” he said, seeking the cooperation of the people in nabbing the culprits.
Abdullah admitted that his government committed some mistakes in the Shopian case and said I cannot sideline the Shopian incident. We have not concealed anything. Initially the government did commit some mistakes. I tender an apology.”
Observing that the recent elections in the State demonstrated that the separatist ideology had no place, Mr. Abdullah requested the Centre to initiate talks with Pakistan to settle all outstanding issues.
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