Wednesday, January 11 2006 19:45 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Srinagar: Back from a tour of Pakistan, the moderate faction of separatist Hurriyat Conference today (Jan 11, 2006) demanded abolition of Line of Control between the divided Kashmir and warned the dialogue process to solve Kashmir issue would derail if its pace was not accelerated.

"We feel there is no need for Line of Control dividing Kashmir between India and Pakistan and free movement of people of Jammu and Kashmir across the border should be ensured," Chairman of Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umer Farooq said addressing an Eid congregation at Jamia Masjid here.

"The step could be a biggest confidence building measure," he said.

The Mirwaiz said barring the opening of Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road, no positive step has been taken by the Centre for building confidence of the people.