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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday undertook anaerial survey of the Kashmir Valley to take stock of the situation on theoccasion of Eid-al-Adha.

Eid-al-Adha was celebrated peacefully across Jammu andKashmir with Doval ensuring that no untoward incident takes place. He assessedthe security situation in south Kashmir and kept a close watch - both duringthe aerial survey as well as after it.

Doval has been responsible for overseeing the securitysituation in Jammu and Kashmir since Article 370 was revoked last Monday. Hehas not only assessed the security measures in place but has often been seeninteracting with locals to understand their needs and views.

A week since Article 370 was revoked, Jammu and Kashmirremained calm with the Home Ministry informing that many people came out atdifferent mosques here to offer prayers on the occasion of  Eid-al-Adha. At least 10,000 people offeredprayers at the Jama Masjid in Baramulla while many people were seen at mosquesin Srinagar, Shopian, Anantnag, Budgam and Bandipore. "People come out ingood numbers to pray on Eid in Jammu And Kashmir. Prayers concluded atprominent mosques in Srinagar and Shopian. Over 4500 offer prayers at EidgahJammu," informed the Home Ministry.

Additional troops had already been deployed in Jammu andKashmir in the days leading up to the announcement of Article 370 beingrevoked. There are also reports from Indian intelligence agencies that arattled Pakistan may be plotting to use terror outfits to disrupt the calm butIndian security forces remain on the alert.


Publish Time: 12 August 2019
TP News

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