Opposition get maximum security in J

Srinagar, Aug 3 (UNI) Maintaining opposition leaders that in Jammu and Kashmir were getting maximum security, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said persons having threat perception will be provided security and other facilities.

The protected persons included some separatists leaders from Hurriyat Conference and journalists also.

Irrespective of the recommendations from the Centre, all such persons having threat perceptions will be provided security by the government which include safe accommodation, security and personal guards and vehicles wherever necessary, Mr Azad said.

However, he said some people have made security cover as a status symbol and not as a genuine need.

Speaking in the Legislative Council, he dispelled the contention of opposition that security cover is not being provided to their members, saying 666 persons have been provided security cover, 548 vehicles provided to protected persons and 430 persons have been provided hotel accommodation.

Giving party-wise details, he said opposition leaders received the maximum security cover.

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