Omar Abdullah Instructs Jammu and Kashmir Police to Minimize Public Disruption

Shortly after taking office as Jammu and Kashmir's chief minister, Omar Abdullah gave the union territory's police instructions to reduce "public inconvenience" when VIPs are moving around. He gave the cops instructions to refrain from "stick-waving" and "aggressive gestures" while he travels by car.

Omar Abdullah taking the oath of office as Jammu and Kashmir's chief minister. (PTI) Omar Abdullah taking the oath of office as Jammu and Kashmir's chief minister. (PTI) Omar Abdullah further requested that the Jammu and Kashmir police not establish a "green corridor" for his personal transit.

"I've told the DG of the Jammu and Kashmir police that if I travel by road, there shouldn't be a "green corridor" or a traffic stop. I've given him instructions to limit disruption to the public and to use sirens sparingly. Any stick-waving or combative gestures should be completely avoided. I'm requesting that my cabinet colleagues set an example of their own. Every action we do needs to be personable. Abdullah posted on X, "We are not here to inconvenience the people; we are here to serve them."
Today marked Omar Abdullah's inauguration as the union territory's chief minister.

Afterwards, the vice president of the National Conference received well wishes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Additionally, Omar Abdullah requested that the Jammu and Kashmir police not make a green lane available for his mobility.