On J&K Visit, Rajnath Singh Announces Rs 5 Lakh Compensation to Kin of Civilians Killed in Kulgam

Srinagar, October 23: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh reached Srinagar on Tuesday to review the overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh discussed security arrangements during upcoming Panchayat polls in the state. While addressing a press conference, Singh said, “There were no incidents of violence during urban local body polls in Jammu & Kashmir. Today, discussions were held over the upcoming Panchayat elections in the state.” 3 Indian Army Jawans Killed in Combat With Militants Near LoC in Jammu, 2 Pakistani Intruders Shot Dead

He further added that both state and central governments are working towards the development of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh areas. He also stated that it is aim to make it a developed state. According to the home minister, there has been a decrease in a number of stone pelting incidents. He also claimed that he had got information that there was a fall in a number of terrorist recruitment in the state. Earlier in the day, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah met Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Srinagar. Srinagar: Separatist Called Shutdown Against Six Civilian Deaths in Explosion in Kulgam District

Singh also announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh will be given to the kin of those killed in an explosion after the encounter in Kulgam on 21st October. The police said despite repeated warnings that civilians should not visit the encounter site unless these are declared safe, dozens of locals rushed there. Reports from the village said locals were busy dousing the flames at the house that was damaged during the encounter.

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