The Jammu and Kashmir government is thinking of granting general amnesty to stone pelters in the state. The cases since 2008, both in Kashmir and Jammu, would be reviewed. PREVIOUS INCIDENTIn a similar mover in 2011, government led by Omar Abdullah had granted amnesty to around 1,811 youngsters, who were allegedly involved in different cases. WANT TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A FRESH CHANCE"Government is seriously considering the issue and we would soon do something about it. The government stated in the Upper House that it would soon come out with a plan for this policy regarding this issue.

Source: India Today June 21, 2016 05:15 UTC