Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has gone on record identifying the miscreants who targeted Indian Air Force helicopters and pelted stones during the course of rescuing people from marooned areas and dropping food packets and drinking water bottles. He said, “Some lumpen elements were trying to cash in on the situation by instigating people to pelt stones on those who had come for relief and rescue. These elements want to fish in troubled waters, to instigate trouble and to sabotage relief. Only well-fed people can indulge in stone throwing. Those who have not eaten for three or four days will only look for help.”
This being the case, is it a matter of pride or shame for the Coalition Government and the opposition PDP to create hype over granting amnesty to stone pelters?
