Saroori interacted with Interlocutors at Kishtwar called for setting up three separate Hill Development Council for Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban

Interlocutors appointed by the Government of India headed by the eminent journalist Dilip Padgaonkar, former Information Commissioner M.M Ansari and noted academician Radha Kumar visited Kishtwar and interacted with delegation which was led by Former Minister R&B & Mechanical and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, joined by Jugal Bhandari.

• Mr. Saroori called for setting up three separate Hill Development Councils for Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts on the pattern of Leh and Kargil.

• Mr Saroori called for implementation of all five Working Groups reports, which have been submitted to the Prime Ministers and C. Rangarajan Committee report.

• Mr Saroori opposed trifurcation of the State, no change in Line of Control (LoC), strengthening of Article 370.

• Mr Saroori also demanded more funds for tourism sector, increasing road connectivity and raising job opportunities for the youth of the district. He alleged neglect of Kishtwar in development, employment and tourism front.

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Mohammad Hussain Malik was also present with the delegation.

Interlocutors held detailed and threadbare discussions with the delegation and appraised the delegation that all the suggestions and proposals submitted by them will be taken into consideration. The panel gave patient hearing to the delegation and assured them that all their genuine demands will be taken into consideration.