Bulk forces to be withdrawn from JK: Chidambaram

New Delhi: In a bid to build confidence among the people, the Indian government has decided to withdraw a bulk number of troops of central forces from Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier the government had taken the initiative to hold peaceful dialogue with the separatist groups. While addressing the members of the Rajya Sabha, the Home Minister P Chidambaram told that such a decision had been taken in order to improve the law and order situation in the troubled state. Chidambaram also sought to discuss the issues with the separatist outfits operating mainly in the North East of the country including ULFA and Naxal groups. He further added that government was ready to sit for dialogue only if they give up violence. When asked about the government's stance on internal security, Chidambaram asserted that the government has always maintained zero tolerance towards terrorism and it would continue to do so. The government will not tolerate any form of violence, be it Hindu extremist violence or any 'jihadi' violence.