Easing of curbs in J&K depends on Pakistan’s behaviour, says NSA

A day after the US State Department expressed concern over “widespread detentions” in Jammu & Kashmir and “urged” the Indian government to “respect human rights”, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval linked the further lifting of restrictions in the Kashmir Valley to Pakistan’s “behaviour”.
“We would like all restrictions to go but it depends on how Pakistan behaves. It is a stimulant-and-response situation with the stimulant coming from Pakistan to create provocations, unrest, intimidate and threaten,” the NSA said.

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