India, May 31 -- People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir should be a bridge of friendship between India and Pakistan and not a theatre of war.

Addressing party workers in Srinagar, Mufti said Jammu and Kashmir has always borne the brunt of war and violence, according to PTI news agency.

"The PDP will continue to raise its voice for peace and channel the sentiments of people. We must end the spectre of war so that people can plan their lives and revive the economy," Mufit was quoted as saying by PTI. "Jammu and Kashmir should be a bridge of understanding, friendship and cooperation, not a theatre of war."

She also reacted to calls for intensified military action against Pakistan f...