NSA Ajit Doval visits J&K for second time to review security situation

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday to take stock of the situation in Kashmir Valley. During his visit, the NSA will decide the future course of action for the smooth implementation of government plans after the withdrawal of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

 Ajit Doval will meet top security officials and take stock of security and development-related activities in the state, which will be converted into two union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh -- on October 31, the officials said. It was not immediately known how long the NSA would stay in the valley. 

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NSA visits J&K

Earlier in August, the NSA had visited the Valley for 11 days 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.

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. The NSA has been closely monitoring the situation and ensuring smooth coordination between all arms of security forces in the hinterland as well as along the line of control.

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Abrogation of Article 370

On August 5, the government announced the decision to abrogate special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution. Under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Centre also announced the segregation of the state into two Union Territories - J&K and Ladakh.

Normalcy in J&K

The J&K government is taking all possible steps to ensure that normalcy pertains in the Valley. From the opening of school and government offices to removing communication barriers, the J&K government is taking steps to bring normalcy in the news-formed Union Territory. J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik had also announced that the locals want to see New Delhi fulfilling the promises made to the people.

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