PM Modi reviews security situation in J&K following series of terror attacks

Srinagar, June 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the backdrop of recent terror attacks in Jammu region, reports said.

They said that the PM chaired a review of the situation of J&K with NSA Ajit Doval and other officials.

PM Modi, as per reports, was given a full overview of the security related situation in J&K. He was apprised of the counter-terror efforts being undertaken in the region following terror attacks.

They said that PM Modi asked them to deploy the full spectrum of counter terror capabilities.

As per reports, PM also spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed the deployment of security forces and counter terror operations.

He also spoke to J&K LG Manoj Sinha and took stock of the situation in J&K. PM was also briefed on the efforts being undertaken by local administration, reports said.

Nine pilgrims were killed on Sunday after their bus was attacked by terrorists in Reasi district. The bus went out of driver’s control and rolled into a deep gorge after terrorists fired at the driver.

On Tuesday, a CRPF man and two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Kathua district after militants opened fire on passersby in Saida Sukhal village in Hiranagar.

Six security personnel were killed after militants attacked a check post in Chattergala area of Bhaderwah.

A policeman was injured in another encounter that broke out in Gandoh of Bhadarwah last night.