Terrorists targeted an Indian Army convoy in Jammu & Kashmir`s Kathua on July 8, resulting in the tragic loss of five soldiers` lives and injuring four othersAfter five Army personnel were killed in an ambush by terrorists in Kathua district on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on July 9th, Farooq Abdullah, JKNC Chief, strongly criticized Pakistan. He blamed Pakistan for supporting terrorism and urged them to stop before it`s too late. Abdullah emphasized that terrorism and peace talks can`t happen together. He called for global pressure on Pakistan and warned against aggression, saying it would only harm them further. He questioned Pakistan`s gains from terrorism and warned them of consequences if they continue. Abdullah stressed the need for Pakistan to choose the path of peace for better relations, stating that terrorism leads only to destruction.

Home Minister Amit Shah take on JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah ‘Pakistan has nuke’ remark and asserted that PoK is part of India. Further he attacked opposition over ‘respect Pak’ remark and said, respect Pakistan means what? Give up PoK?He said, “As far as PoK is concerned, it is not only the commitment of the BJP but also the commitment of the Parliament of the country. PoK is a part of India and we have rights over it. No one can deny that...Farooq Abdullah and Congress leaders are saying that Pakistan has an atom bomb, so respect them...will an Atomic power with a 130 cr population Bharat, be scared of someone and give up its right? Rahul Baba should explain to the country what are their alliance leaders saying, respect Pakistan? Give up PoK?.. Never!”JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah said, “If the defence minister is saying it then go ahead. Who are we to stop? But remember, they (Pakistan) are also not wearing bangles. It has atom bombs, and unfortunately, that atom bomb will fall on us”.