Srinagar, June 30 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister (CM), Omar Abdullah, on Monday said that the levy imposed on mutton dealers of Jammu and Kashmir passing through Punjab was "illegitimate and unjust" and he has taken up the issue with the his Punjab counterpart, seeking immediate intervention to ensure the unhindered movement of livestock transport vehicles through Punjab.

Omar said that he has urged the intervention of his Punjab counterpart, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, for early resolution to prevent unauthorised levies and protect the interests of traders and consumers in J&K.

"This tax is unjust to our people. And I have again raised this issue with Bhagwant Mann in a letter. And I hope that he will do justice. If not, then I will r...