Srinagar, Feb. 20 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has taken a U-turn, stating that there is "no scope" for India to engage in dialogue with Pakistan in light of escalating terror attacks on security forces and construction camps in the region, media reports said.

In an interview with the BBC, Abdullah, who had previously advocated for talks between the two nations, accused Pakistan of "meddling" in J&K's affairs.

As per government data, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 60 terror-related incidents in 2024, resulting in 122 deaths, including 32 civilians and 26 security personnel.

Notably, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, both Omar and his father, Farooq Abdullah, had pushed for the resumption of talks with Pakistan. ...