Jammu, Feb. 8 -- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Thursday asked under what authority the underway census by J&K police is being carried out, saying the exercise has raised concerns among the general public.

This Omar, according to the NC spokesperson, said while addressing a one-day delegate session of the central zone, Jammu. The session was organized by Central Zone President Jammu Babu Rampaul.

"There is no let up in the problems being suffered by the people as households are being sent absurd and humiliating documents," Omar said, asking what legitimate objectives could justify such a comprehensive data collection regarding inhabitants and its potential use.

Omar further asked the functiona...