AGENCIES / SRINAGAR

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has called upon the Para-military forces, Police and Civil Administration in Kashmir Valley to win hearts and minds of the people and immediately respond to the emergencies and any issues raised by the people.

Chairing a high-level meeting in Srinagar, Doval gave clear instructions to the Security Forces and Administration that in view of the reports that Pak-sponsored terror outfits may carry out some demonstrative and sensational acts of terror, the security of vital installations must be ensured and all arrangements regarding strict vigilance be made a priority.

He also issued necessary instructions for keeping the anti-infiltration grid along the border prepared and issuing clear instructions that wherever attempts of infiltration are reported, strong action must be taken.

Mr Doval, who was on the second visit of Kashmir Valley, after 5th of August, was apprised that Pak-sponsored militant outfits were indulging in various atrocities on the people, killing shopkeepers, threatening and intimidating fruit growers etc.

He directed all the concerned departments and agencies to take strict action against such elements and facilitate the common masses as much as possible.