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"Services is saying Kashmir is not normal. To hell with
them for that...they want us to burn all the time so that they
can remain our masters," a livid Abdullah said.
"It was only few days ago, Prime Minister and Sonia
Gandhi addressed people in Anantnag without bullet-proof glass
which was a positive signal to all that situation in Kashmir
is normal," he added.
"The wicket, outfield, pavilion and other faculties are
world class. The turf and outfield has been approved by BCCI
officials who had been visiting here for reviewing progress of
work," he said.
"Since the security forces were removed from the stadium
two years ago, the stadium was under renovation. For checking
the newly laid turf ahead of Ranji trophy match, the JKCA last
month allowed matches of school national tournament on it. The
wicket played well and helped both batsmen as well as
bowlers," he added.
The JKCA had been in the news just a few weeks ago when
an under-22 player Pervez Rasool was detained in Bangalore
Chinnasawmy stadium after bomb detectors allegedly pointed
towards his kit bag.
He was released after being questioned by the police and
JKCA had sought an apology from the Karnataka State Cricket
Association for the incident. PTI