Srinagar, March 26 -- Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday refuted rumours of lockdown owing to the fears of fuel crisis in wake of the Iran-US-Israel war, saying the supplies of essentials are adequate.

Kashmir divisional commissioner Anshul Garg said that people should rely on official communication from the government rather than paying heed to rumours of lockdown.

"If there will be anything like that, then the communication will come from the government. You have seen how the PM is addressing the country continuously. The state government is also issuing statements here. I request everybody that there is no need to panic," he said.

"The stocks of our essential commodities are being monitored regularly and their sufficiency and...