Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi on Tuesday arrived here to review the security situation in the backdrop of deadly attack on an Army formation in north Kashmir’s Uri sector and continued public unrest in the Valley that crippled normal life for the past 74 days.
Meanwhile, anticipating fresh flare up of border tension across the International Border lieutenant General Surinder Singh, Western Army Commander, on Tuesday visited border areas in Jammu, Samba and Kathua.
During the day long visit, the officer took stock of the security apparatus in the sensitive areas and directed soldiers to remain alert.
The 194-km-long IB is currently being guarded by Border Security force jawans.
In the wake of the recent attacks the BSF had already enhanced patrolling to prevent fresh infiltration bids and possible fidayeen strikes on security installations located on the Jammu Pathankot National Highway.
The Army Commander also reviewed the deployment in the entire region and appreciated efforts being made by all the security agencies to enhance the levels of preparedness.
Meanwhile, in Srinagar, Mehrishi held a series of meetings to review the security situation across Kashmir Valley. He had detailed discussion with top officials from various security forces, police and Intelligence agencies.
Mehrishi called on Governor NN Vohra at the Raj Bhavan. The Governor and the Home Secretary held extensive discussions about the security situation and about issues relating to the restoration of normalcy in the State.
Mehrishi also called on Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to discuss the prevailing situation in the Valley. He held detailed deliberations with the Mehbooba over the law and order situation and the measures to be taken to ensure early return of peace and normalcy.
The normal life continued to remain paralysed for the 74th consecutive day due to restrictions and separatists sponsored shutdown. Curfew was lifted across Kashmir, except from areas under five old city police stations and areas under Harwan police station on the
outskirts. The restrictions under Sec 144 on the Assembly of people continued to remain in force in rest of the Valley.
The authorities announced restoration post-paid mobile telephony services, while the outgoing calls on prepaid numbers continued to remain snapped across the Valley. Mobile Internet services continued to remain suspended.