J&K's Article 370 scrapped: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti to remain in detention say MHA sources

In a major development, sources in Home Ministry said that Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah are safe and healthy and that y have been detained to prevent any provocation. Sources also said that re is timeline set as to when will y be released. MHA sources informed that as long as govt will t be sure that situation is rmal in valley, leers will t be released. Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were put into detention following move abrogate Article 370. 

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Gov of India abrogates Article 370:

Narendra Modi government on August 5 revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Both upper house and lower house of Parliament approved resolution abrogating Article 370 for J&K and a bill to bifurcate state into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Lakh, with Home Minister Amit Shah saying controversial provisions were responsible for poverty and lack of development in state. Ministry of External Affairs also briefed envoys of P5 nations -- US, UK, China, France and Russia -- about Indian government's decision to scrap Article 370 and bifurcate state into two union territories.

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Jammu and Kashmir situation rmal after abrogation of Article 370:

Home Ministry gave a detailed report of celebration of Eid in valley reby suggesting that situation is absolutely rmal in J&K. It said that prayers were offered peacefully in various districts. Giving stats, it also said that approximately 10,000 people were present to offer prayers at Jamia Masjid in Baramulla. Home Ministry also shared pictures of CRPF jawans and Jammu and Kashmir Police sharing sweets and smiles with locals on occasion of Eid. 

Republic TV on Thursday spoke exclusively and at length to Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, who gave an on-ground account of current security situation in Kashmir valley in aftermath of its full integration as Indian Parliament passed Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill that scraped Article 370 and bifurcated state into two union territories - J&K and Lakh.

Informing about security situation he said, " In last 4 days re has t been a single human casualty - be it civilian or security personnel. That is an achievement in itself. Despite lots happening, control is positive and re is absolute calm in valley. He n clarified that army is reaching at far flung areas to help each and every citizens: "re is need to panic. Everyone is being looked after. Having said that - re are certain restrictions for safety and security of people. Security situation is 100 % under control and rmal as of w,"  Chinar Corps Commander said.

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