All party delegation to Kashmir likely in first week of Sept

An all party Parliamentary delegation is likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir in the first week of September and meet a cross section of people, amidst the ongoing unrest in Kashmir Valley.

Government will consult all political parties before finalising an itinerary for the tour aimed at restoring peace in the Kashmir Valley, which is witnessing violent protests even since the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani on July 8.

The move comes after Home Minister Rajnath Singh announced in Srinagar that he had asked Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to make preparation for the visit.