India must talk with Pakistan to end bloodshed: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for India-Pakistan talks, quickly adding that she will be dubbed "anti-national" by TV channels for making the appeal.

"Dialogue with Pakistan is necessary if we are to end bloodshed (in the state)," Mehbooba Mufti tweeted.

"I know I will be labelled anti-national by news anchors tonight but that doesn't matter. The people of Jammu and Kashmir are suffering. We have to talk because war is not an option."

Also read: Lone JeM terrorist still holed up in Sunjuwan military camp: Army

The Chief Minister's appeal comes amid a spurt in militant violence in the state as well as unending border clashes between Indian and Pakistani militaries.