"It is a defining moment that will go a long way in further strengthening democracy and initiating genuine political activities in Jammu and Kashmir", Rana said in a statement issued from Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan.

 

Rana expressed the hope that release of Omar will lead to release of all other political leaders against whom there are no criminal charges. This is imperative for generating an atmosphere of trust and creating conducive conditions to resume healthy political discourse in the larger interest of the people.