Home Minister P Chidambaram has reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in meetings with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and top officials. Mr Chidambaram took stock of the situation in Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara — the three districts along the Line of Control in the Kashmir Valley. Top officials of the state administration, police, CRPF and Army also discussed with the Home Minister the issue of infiltration by militants before the onset of winter at the meeting in Baramulla after which Mr Chidmabaram had a brief one-on-one discussions with the Chief Minister. Home Minister and the Chief Minister reviewed the overall security scenario in the state with particular reference to the upcoming visit of US President Barak Obama beginning Saturday. Home Secretary G K Pillai has said that there is no specific terror threat in connection with Obama's visit but militants may try to create disturbance during his India tour to get publicity. The Home Minister also met civilian delegations in Baramulla including those of Congress, National Conference, Fruit Growers Association, Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee and Bar Association, Tangmarg.
News On AIR | November 1, 2010 2:01 PM
Home Minister reviews security situation in J&K