Ex-J&K CM Farooq Abdullah's 'Pakistan is protecting us' remark sparks row

Ex-J&K CM Farooq Abdullah has sparked a row after he credited Pakistan for raising Kashmir issue at global forums. "Kashmiris are safe only because Pakistan continues to raise the issue at international forums...Fight, or you'll be wiped out. Our Neighbour is protecting us," he said. Notably, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir recently witnessed protests, followed by violent crackdown by Pakistan Army.