On Saturday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Srinagar for his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since Article 370 was revoked in August 2019 and had a meeting with the family of a police officer killed by terrorists. He later chaired a meeting to review the security situation in the Valley. Pics/PTI and AFP
Updated On: 2021-10-24 02:35 PM IST
The home minister, who is on a three-day visit, was received at the technical airport by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and advisor Farooq Khan. Pic/PTI
Shah offered his condolences and handed over documents of appointment to a government job to Ahmad's widow, Fatima Akhtar, on compassionate grounds, a home ministry official said. Pic/PTI
Security was beefed up across Kashmir ahead of Shah's visit that comes in the wake of the spate of civilian attacks. Additional forces have been deployed, particularly in the city. Pic/AFP
Talking about the security situation, the former BJP president said, 'Those against peace and normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir will be dealt with most strongly. No concession will be shown to such forces.' Pic/PTI
Fifty companies of additional paramilitary forces, about 5,000 troopers, are being inducted into the Valley as a precautionary measure. Pic/AFP
During his visit, Shah reviewed the security situation and steps taken to combat terrorism in Kashmir Valley, particularly following the targeted killings of civilians, mostly non-local labourers and minorities. Pic/AFP
The union government led by Narendra Modi has reiterated that peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir is their top most priority. Pic/PTI
