Rajnath Singh, Ajit Doval likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir for two days, review security situation

During the tour, Rajnath Singh is expected to take stock of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, which is currently under the Governor’s rule.

New Delhi: Home minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval are likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir for two days beginning Wednesday and review the security situation there, officials said on Monday.

During the tour, Singh is expected to take stock of the security situation in the state, which is currently under the Governor’s rule, and visit the cave shrine of Amarnath located in the South Kashmir Himalayas.

The home minister and the NSA will have meetings with Governor NN Vohra, top officials of the administration and the security agencies, a home ministry official said.

This will be Singh’s first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after imposition of Governor’s rule on 20 June, the official said.