Srinagar, June 16 -- At Pahalgam, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Monday urged people to launch "satyagraha" like Mahatma Gandhi for the protection and care of tourists and Amarnath yatris visiting Kashmir.

Mufti was addressing a party convention in Pahalgam where she underscored that the security of pilgrims was not just the responsibility of security forces but of common people as well. "Amarnath Yatra is our opportunity to defeat the hate and mistrust that has been spread about Kashmir across India. Safeguarding the yatra is not merely the responsibility of security agencies, it is our collective duty," said Mehbooba.

Calling upon the people of Kashmir, she urged a peaceful people's initiative to ensure every ...