Govt withdraws security cover to five separatist leaders in Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir administration issued orders to withdraw security of five separatist leaders, including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. Besides the Mirwaiz, the security cover for Abdul Gani Bhat, Bilal Lone, Hashim Qureshi and Shabir Shah has been withdrawn. The decision comes days after the Pulwama Attack.

According to the order, all security and vehicles provided to the separatists will stand withdrawn by today evening. Besides, no security



forces or cover will be provided, under any pretext, to them or any other separatists.