Srinagar, Aug. 1 -- A political controversy erupted in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday after National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah questioned the timing of the Kulgam terror attack where two Chhattisgarh labourers were killed, saying such incidents seemed to occur whenever the demand for restoration of statehood gathered momentum.

Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said the perpetrators of the attack were yet to be identified and called for a thorough investigation.

"It is not even known who carried out the attack or who the perpetrators are. There must be an investigation to identify the attackers. I do not know why this happens only when we ask for the restoration of statehood," Abdullah said.

The remarks...