Srinagar: On a visit to the Valley against the backdrop of agitations over the alleged rape and murder of two women in Shopian, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday promised action against the guilty and a relook into the law giving special powers to armed forces.
Winding up his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Chidambaram also expressed Centre's readiness to hold talks at an "appropriate time" with all stakeholders to resolve issues confronting the state.
He said the state government has briefed him about the Shopian incident and it has been its intention to hold a thorough inquiry and punish anyone found guilty.
"There will be proper action, proper follow up. If anyone is found guilty, he or she will be punished." he said.
Referring to the demands for repealing the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, the Home Minister said that issue was flagged by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during his meeting before the general elections.
"When I met the Chief Minister two months ago, I told him that we will discuss the issue after the polls. I promised to look into the matter. I would have to discuss the matter with the Defence Minister and the Prime Minister," he said adding the issue would be looked into in all earnestness.
"Leave the matter at this stage," he said.