Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, strongly condemned the recent violence against migrant laborers, emphasizing that such acts are unacceptable and calling for heightened security measures. He also underscored the significance of golf tournaments as a means to boost tourism in the area, recalling a time when these events were a hallmark of Kashmir's serene landscape, well before militancy took root.

SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that the recent attack on migrant labourers in south Kashmirâs Kulgam district âshould not have happenedâ and that those responsible for maintaining security must ensure such incidents do not recur.