Jammu, March 25 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday asserted that militancy in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be finished without the support of the people.

He said his government is extending support to the Union Home Ministry to ensure the security situation remains peaceful in the union territory.

"Though it (security) is directly not our responsibility, I am repeatedly saying that militancy cannot be finished without the support of the people. The elected government is making attempts and is supporting (Lt Governor) to keep the situation under control and maintain peace," the chief minister told reporters outside the assembly here before the start of the day's business.

He was responding to a question on the ongoing anti-terrorist ...