Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today distanced himself from the occupation of a bungalow, belonging to the J&KGovernment in Delhi, by his estranged wife Payal.
Referring to media reports on the issue, he said in a statement that he had responded to the state Estate Officer’s eviction notice on June 4 this year, informing him that he was not in occupation of the bungalow in question.
“This I did, after informing my wife, who I have been separated from for more than five years now and also after having informed her of the alternative arrangements available to them,” Omar said in the statement.
He was responding to media reports that said that Payal had approached the Supreme Court against the eviction notice issued by the J&K Government for vacating 7-Akbar Road, the official residence of the state Chief Minister.
Requesting the media to respect his privacy, Omar said that as regards the circumstances that led to the “breakdown of my marriage, that matter is currently sub judice and awaiting adjudication in court. Therefore, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on this matter.” — PTI
Omar distances himself from govt bungalow kept by wife
