Curfew-like restrictions continued in parts of Kashmir for the fourth day
Curfew-like restrictions continued in parts of Kashmir for the fourth day
As violence in Jammu and Kashmir continued unabated on the fourth day on Saturday, the Centre rushed 3,600 additional paramilitary personnel to the Valley and asked the state government to ensure that there is no further loss of lives.
Home minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, and after a high-level meeting here, it was decided to send additional Central forces to strengthen the security grid in theValley.
As curfew-like restrictions continued in parts of Kashmir following the killing of five people in security forces’ action during violent protests since Tuesday. The Central government is concerned over the loss of human lives, a home ministry spokesperson said.
Finance secretary Ratan P. Watal, who is holding the additional charge of Union home secretary, chaired the meeting which was attended by senior officials from intelligence bureau, ministry of defence, central armed police forces and the ministry of home affairs.
The meeting reviewed the prevailing situation in the Valley and assessed the requirements of the state government to bring the situation under control and ensure no further loss of lives, he said. It was decided to send additional central armed police forces to strengthen the security grid in the Valley.
While 12 companies of paramilitary personnel were reaching the state today itself, 24 more companies will reach there by Sunday. One company of paramilitary comprises of about 100 personnel.
The home ministry is in regular touch with senior officials of Jammu and Kashmir and has been monitoring the situation on a regular basis. It has assured full cooperation and support to the state government to bring back normalcy.
