India, March 31 -- Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather on Tuesday said the security scenario cannot be taken lightly, asserting that past incidents must guide present decisions.

Intervening after a discussion on the withdrawal of security cover to the National Conference headquarters and several legislators, the Speaker said those who have experienced such situations understand the risks better.

He said that despite claims of improvement, the situation still demands caution. "Keeping in view past security events, we must remain vigilant. Security cannot be treated casually," he said, as per the news agency KNO.

The Speaker added that if the administration believes the situation has fully normal, th...