Srinagar, July 24 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said demolishing houses linked to terrorists would neither end terrorism nor improve the security situation, warning that such measures and large-scale arrests could alienate people whose support is crucial in defeating terrorism. He also urged the Centre to engage with protesting job aspirants and Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a startup event at SKICC here, Omar said he understood the anger within the police following the recent killing of a head constable in Anantnag, but maintained that actions such as demolishing houses were neither legally sustainable nor strategically effective.
"I understand the anger of the police, but there i...