Srinagar, Feb. 21 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ruled out any possibility of India engaging in dialogue with Pakistan, citing a surge in terror attacks in the region. Abdullah accused Pakistan of "meddling" in J&K's affairs and dismissed any scope for talks in the current security environment.

"Pakistan has never stopped meddling (in J&K's affairs). It would be foolish to suggest that what J&K has seen has been purely indigenous without outside assistance. At the moment, there is no scope (for talks) due to the sort of attacks that have happened in the past few years," Abdullah said in an interview with BBC.

Omar said for any progress in relations, Pakistan must acknowledge and address India's concerns. "Trying to get Pakistan to ...