rajnathHome Minister Rajnath Singh has directed the security forces to crack down on those instigating violence and choreographing stone pelting mobs in Jammu and Kashmir. The Home Minister also directed the security forces to try to bring back normalcy in the state within a week. The directive was given during an hour-long meeting on Sunday the Home Minister had with top security officials, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, besides others.

The Home Minister said that normalcy should be brought back within a week and school and other educational institutions should function as students are worst sufferers during the prolonged turmoil. According to Official sources, the Home Minister told the officials that Attempts should also be made to reopen shops and other commercial establishments.

Mr Singh reviewed the situation in the state. The officials gave a briefing on the prevailing situation as well as along the border and the steps taken to restore normalcy in the state.