Farooq meets Advani

NEW DELHI, JULY 19. The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, today met the Union Home Minister, Mr. L.K. Advani, and apprised him of militant threats to step up violence in the State after the Agra summit.

During his 20-minute meeting with Mr. Advani, Dr. Abdullah said militants might try to attack the ``soft targets'' in the State, official sources said. The Home Minister assured the Chief Minister of all possible help in case of any stepped up violence in the state.

Dr. Abdullah's fear stems from the fact that several militant organisations had threatened to intensify attacks in the State. The Centre has also withdrawn some Army units from the insurgency-affected areas of the State. The Chief Minister, who was camping in the capital during the entire Agra summit, lauded the role of India during the negotiations.

Dr. Abdullah said the summit should not be termed a ``failure'' as the dialogue process had begun and doors opened for future discussions. The Chief Minister said the approach adopted by New Delhi was in the ``right perspective'' and Pakistan will have to agree that the State is an integral part of the country.

- PTI

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