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

National Security visor (NSA) Ajit Doval arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday to take stock of situation in Kashmir Valley. During his visit, NSA will decide future course of action for smooth implementation of government plans after withdrawal of 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 state, which will be converted into two union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Lakh -- on October 31, officials said. It was t immediately kwn how long NSA would stay in valley. 

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NSA visits J&K

Earlier in August,  NSA h visited Valley for 11 days after Centre anunced its decision to withdraw special status of state under Article 370 and split it into two UTs on August 5. During that period, he h ensured that re was violence in aftermath of government's decision.

During his previous stay, he h taken rounds of militancy-hit Shopian town in south Kashmir and Downtown Srinagar. He h also dressed personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF and Army separately, telling m about ir successes in disturbed areas and underling ir importance in ensuring safety of country and citizens. NSA has been closely monitoring situation and ensuring smooth coordination between all arms of security forces in hinterland as well as along line of control.

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Abrogation of Article 370

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

rmalcy in J&K

J&K government is taking all possible steps to ensure that rmalcy pertains in Valley. From opening of school and government offices to removing communication barriers, J&K government is taking steps to bring rmalcy in news-formed Union Territory. J&K Goverr Satya Pal Malik h also anunced that locals want to see New Delhi fulfilling promises me to people.

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