Ajit Doval, Satya Pal Malik review J-K security situation | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Ajit Doval, Satya Pal Malik review J-K security situation

Hindustan Times, Srinagar | By
Aug 08, 2019 12:48 AM IST

Ajit Doval left for J&K on Monday soon after home minister Amit Shah introduced in the Rajya Sabha, resolutions and legislations to bifurcate the state into two union territories, and its special status and the special privileges to which its permanent residents were entitled.

Two days after the Government stripped away the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and reorganized the state into two separate Union Territories, the government released videos and photographs of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval mingling with local people in Shopian, and even sharing a meal with them.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval interacts with locals while reviewing the security situation in Shopian on Wednesday.(PTI Photo)
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval interacts with locals while reviewing the security situation in Shopian on Wednesday.(PTI Photo)

Doval left for J&K on Monday soon after home minister Amit Shah introduced in the Rajya Sabha, resolutions and legislations to bifurcate the state into two union territories, and its special status and the special privileges to which its permanent residents were entitled. The resolutions and legislations were passed by the Rajya sabha on Monday and the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Videos and photographs released by various arms of the government showed Doval, sporting a dark olive green vest talking to locals in Shopian. In one of the videos, he is heard asking locals about the Apple crop. Doval is also heard assuring locals about their well being under the new arrangement and explaining how things will look up in the future.

The NSA is also seen sharing a meal with locals in a closed market place in Shopian, in a second video clip that was released. Among other things, he can be heard talking about schools and education of the children of Jammu and Kashmir.

As recently as July 31, security forces killed a terrorist in an encounter in Shopian. A soldier of the 34 Rashtriya Rifles was killed too. Shopian is a stronghold of the Pakistan based Hizbul Mujahedeen (HM) terror group.

Doval handled Kashmir from 1998 to about 2003 in various capacities in the Intelligence Bureau (IB). He took over as the Director of Intelligence Bureau in 2004.

In a third video, Doval is seen talking to policemen of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Shopian. Flanked by senior policemen, the NSA is heard encouraging the soldiers, clad in bulletproof jackets and helmets: “The CRPF is one most dependable forces of the country. You have always performed in difficult circumstances.”

With Eid approaching, the administration will have to decide when and how much of the curbs imposed -- a total shut down on communication system, restriction on movements -- are eased. Much of this will depend on the first-hand assessment of Doval. Earlier, the NSA told the government that people at large are supportive of the government’s decision to scrap Article 370 which gave J&K special status.

Earlier, the NSA also met Governor Satya Pal Malik and addressed groups of Jammu and Kashmir Police and Indian army personnel. He said he is aware of the danger the security forces in the state face.

Unveiling Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on India News, Election 2024, Mukhtar Ansari Death News Live, Bihar Board 10th Result 2024 Live along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On