Srinagar, May 24 -- The LG made these remarks after laying the foundation stone for a new guest house at the revered Hazratbal Shrine.

"The kind of protests that were seen on J&K's streets were historic. The valley echoed with slogans against the terrorist country Pakistan," the LG said,urging public representatives and community leaders to stop using terms like "local" and "non-local."

"We are all Indians. Stop dividing Indians into locals and outsiders. Those in positions of responsibility must unite people, not fragment them. Only a united society can ensure progress and peace," he said, adding that the people have shown zero tolerance for terrorism.

Reiterating the government's hard stance, Sinha said that those aiding and abetting...