J&K guv reviews law & order situation in state

Upon reviewing the law and order situation in the state, J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik was informed that the overall scenario in the state is satisfactory. He pressed upon his concern for ensuring the safety of the general public and asked the administration to focus on the genuine needs of the people.

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday reviewed the law and order scenario in the state and was informed that the overall situation was satisfactory.

"In a meeting at the Raj Bhavan, the governor reviewed the law and order situation following the modification of provisions of Article 370 and proposed bifurcation of the state into two union territories," a Raj Bhawan spokesperson said.

He said, "Emergency services in hospitals were functioning, people were seen in markets buying daily provisions and electricity and water supply was also satisfactory."

"There is sufficient availability of essential supplies," he added.

The governor was informed that the overall situation in the state was satisfactory, with no untoward incident being reported from anywhere. He directed deputy commissioners of districts in the valley to depute their staff to visit different localities, take stock of requirements of people and address them swiftly.

He reiterated his concern for ensuring the safety of the general public and advised his administration to give due consideration to the genuine needs of the people.

The governor also said that if tourists and other people in Kashmir feel any kind of distress they should contact the nearest police station or go to the magistrate of the area. He also issued directions to extend every possible help to tourists and people in case of need, the spokesperson said.

Advisors to Governor K Vijay Kumar, K Skandan, Farooq Khan and Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam, participated in the meeting.

Advisor K K Sharma has been deputed by the governor to take stock of the situation in Jammu region.

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