Rajnath to interact with stakeholders in Kashmir

New Delhi, Aug 24: As he embarks on a two-day visit to the troubled Kashmir Valley, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said he will hold talks with all stakeholders and those who believe in 'Kashmiriyat, Insaniyat and Jamhooriyat' are welcome.

Singh said he would be staying at Srinagar's Nehru guest house where he will interact with cross section of people on Kashmir issue. "I shall interact with civil society groups, political parties and other stakeholders," he said on Twitter.

"Those who believe in Kashmiriyat, Insaniyat and Jamhooriyat are welcome," he added.

This is the second visit of Singh in a month to the valley where unrest has been continuing for 47 days ever since Hizbul Mujahedeen terrorist Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter with security forces on July 8.

As many as 65 persons, including two cops, have been killed and several thousands injured in the clashes that began on July 9.

PTI