Srinagar, March 4 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with religious leaders and members of civil society here on Wednesday to discuss the situation in West Asia following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli airstrike.
"The Chief Minister interacted with religious leaders and members of civil society in Srinagar on Wednesday, in light of recent developments in West Asia. The participants expressed concern over the situation and conveyed their condolences over the loss of lives in Iran," the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a post on X.
During the meeting, Abdullah emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and harmony in Jammu and Kashmir. While acknowledging the people's grief, he urged that "expressions of grief and mourning remain peaceful and responsible".
The gathering also included a 'Fatiha' (special prayer) for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and others who lost their lives in the recent military strikes. "The participants prayed for peace and expressed hope for stability," the CMO added.
