Law will take its own course: J&K CM Mufti Sayeed on action against separatists
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Thursday said law will take its own course after the Centre asked the Jammu & Kashmir government to take strictest possible action against those allegedly involved in anti-national activities during a rally in Srinagar on Wednesday.
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An FIR was registered on Wednesday night against several separatist leaders including hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Masarat Alam Bhat for provocative activities including hoisting of Pakistani flag.
"Law will take its own course. If anyone has made a mistake, the law will do its work," Sayeed told reporters after distributing relief among flood victims in Anantnag district.
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A police spokesman said, "An FIR has been registered against Geelani, Bhat, Bashir Ahmad Bhat alias Peer Saifullah and other separatist leaders for provocative activities and hoisting Pakistani flag in Hyderpora."
He said some miscreants who were part of the crowd also pelted stones on CRPF vehicles. However, security personnel exercised restraint to safeguard the lives of people.
