Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviews Kashmir situation
Senior security officials briefed the top Ministers the prevailing situation in the Kashmir Valley and steps taken to restore peace, sources said.
By: PTI | New Delhi | Published:August 18, 2016 9:35 pm
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir as the unrest in Kashmir Valley continues unabated for more than one month.
During the hour-long meeting, the Home Minister took stock of the situation in Kashmir valley. Rajnath Singh was accompanied by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
Senior security officials briefed the top Ministers the prevailing situation in the Kashmir Valley and steps taken to restore peace, sources said.
The Ministers also reviewed various aspects in the implementation of Rs 80,000 crore package announced by the Central government for Jammu and Kashmir in November last year.
Kashmir Valley has been witnessing unrest after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani more than a month ago.
As many as 64 people including two police personnel have been killed and several thousand injured in the clashes that began on July 9.
The unrest in the state has now split over into its 41st day, with the militants stepping-up their efforts against government forces.
The separatist leaders on the other hand have threatened for a 72 hour sit-in protests on Wednesday, if their proposed march to the UN office is not allowed by the government.
Meanwhile, the ruling government members, including the coalition partners BJP MLAs have move to Jammu, awaiting for the beginning of the winter session.
The curfew continues to paralise the valley with schools, shops and business establishments closed for over a month and telephone and internet connectivity still suspended due to government orders.
The security situation has caused a head to the central and the state government alike, with over 8,000 civilians and government forces injured during the clashes.
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