Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Assam, and Jammu and Kashmir, regions that have been grappling with law and order situations over the past few weeks, PTI reported. Top security officials, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi and chiefs of intelligence agencies, briefed Singh on the prevailing situation in both states.
In Jammu and Kashmir, the past month has seen a series of clashes between locals, paramilitary and police forces in the aftermath of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani's killing. More than 60 people have died in the violence, and thousands injured.
Singh also reviewed the situation in Assam, where suspected United Liberation Front of Asom militants detonated a series of five bombs in Charaido and Tinsukia districts as the state was celebrating the country’s 70th Independence day on Monday.
Singh instructed officials to try their best to restore peace as early as possible and avoid casualties, both among civilians and security personnel, officials said.
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