Ajit Doval Arrives in Kashmir For Second Time Since Abrogation of Article 370, NSA to Review Situation And Meet Top Officials
The NSA had camped for 11 days in the valley after the Centre announced its decision to withdraw the special status of the state under Article 370 and split it into two UTs on August 5. During that period, he had ensured that there was no violence in the aftermath of the government's decision.
Srinagar, September 25: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Wednesday reached Srinagar to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. In Srinagar, the NSA will hold meetings with security forces and state government officials to review the situation following abrogation of Article 370. Doval will also decide the future course of action necessary for smooth implementation of government plans. The government of India abrogated Article 370 on August 5 and bifurcated the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two separate Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Ghulam Nabi Azad Says 'No Democracy in Jammu and Kashmir' After Abrogation of Article 370, Claims People in J&K Living in Fear of Administration.
However, the duration of Ajit Doval's stay is not known as of now. It is not clear how long the National Security Adviser (NSA) will be in Kashmir. The NSA had camped for 11 days in the valley after the Centre announced its decision to withdraw the special status of the state under Article 370 and split it into two UTs on August 5. Jammu And Kashmir Under Siege: Security Lockdown, Communication Blackout And UT Status Leave Kashmiris With No Autonomy.
During that period, he had ensured that there was no violence in the aftermath of the government's decision. During his previous stay, he had taken rounds of the militancy-hit Shopian town in south Kashmir and Downtown Srinagar. He had also addressed personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF and Army separately, telling them about their successes in disturbed areas and underling their importance in ensuring the safety of the country and citizens.(With PTI Inputs)
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