Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Srinagar, reviews security situation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday arrived in Srinagar on a two-day visit to the state.

Immediately after his arrival, the Home Minister chaired a high-level meeting of civil administration officials and top bosses of various security agencies in the state, the officials said.

J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik, his advisor in charge Home Affairs K Vijay Kumar, Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, state Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam, Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, DGP Dilbagh Singh and divisional commissioners from the Valley and Jammu were present in the meeting.

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The Home Minister was briefed about the overall security situation in the state, especially in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack in which over 40 CRPF personnel were killed, the officials said.

The officials also informed Shah about various steps taken to eliminate the top militant leadership, while ensuring that the ultras are not able to carry out Pulwama-like attacks, they said.

Shah was also briefed about the steps taken for ensuring the smooth and safe conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra, which is due to commence on July 1, the officials said.

He is also scheduled to meet the families of policemen killed in militant attacks in the state.

Earlier this month, Shah chaireda high-level security meeting to take stock of internal security in the country and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, which was attended by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and the Intelligence Bureau chief.

The Home Minister has asserted that the policy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government of zero tolerance towards terrorism will continue in Jammu and Kashmir.

(With inputs from agencies)