In the same regard, a senior PDP leader, Tariq Hamid Karra blamed Omar Abdullah for his links with terrorists. He asked National Conference President Omar Abdullah to justify a photo showing Malegaon blasts culprit Dayanand Pandey with him. Omar Abdullah defended himself on the plea that seen in the same function with somebody accused of criminal activity does not tantamount to guilt.

PDP leader Tariq Hamid Karra claimed that the photograph was taken in Haridwar. He added that the photograph is evidence that there is something that needs to be probed thoroughly.

Meanwhile, commenting on the photograph displayed by Karra at a press conference, Omar Abdullah told a press conference that the photograph was taken at Durga Nag Temple Trust in 2002‑03.

He disclosed that his father, Farooq Abdullah had helped in setting up of a dormitory in the trust and in the same regard he was invited for the function. However, his father was not in the city so he was asked to attend the function on his behalf. Omar said that he was ready to face probe by any agency, including CBI, ATS and Joint Parliamentary Committee, as he was confident that he was not guilty. He added that if he is found guilty, he will quit politics the same day.