Returning from his 'successful' trip to India, Pakistani leader Maulana Fazalur Rehman, in a significant statement, has asked terrorist groups to 'cease their operations' in Jammu and Kashmir.
"The ultimate end of every militant struggle is negotiations and now the Kashmiri mujahideen movements should reach that conclusion. We are striving for a peaceful solution to the issue for them," Rehman, the chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, said in Lahore on Thursday.
The hardline leader also condemned Tuesday's terrorist attack on an army camp near Jammu, in which eight people were killed.
"Kashmiris should leave jihad. Why do you want the mujahideen not to leave their guns? Do their lives have no value? Can guns get them their right?"
Rehman said his nine-day visit to India was a 'success beyond expectations'.
"The visit paved the way for creating a favourable situation for bringing the two governments and political elements to negotiation table for resolving all outstanding issues, including Kashmir."
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