Kashmir : Autonomy only solution

Srinagar, Nov 11 (UNI) Reiterating that a greater autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) was the only solution to the problem in the sub-continent, former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said since the region was landlocked and surrounded by three nuclear powers, independence was not a reality.

Talking to mediapersons on the sideline of a function at National Conference headquarter on Saturday, Abdullah reiterated that autonomy was the only solution to resolve the long pending issue. 'Since we are landlocked surrounded by three nuclear powers — India, Pakistan and China — independent Kashmir was not a reality, the MP from Srinagar constituency said when asked to comment on the recent statement of Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi that there can be no freedom to Kashmir.