Srinagar: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday interacted with the police and security personnel in Srinagar.
Earlier in the day, Doval also carried out a recce of Srinagar to assess the situation on the ground on the day of Eid al-Adha.
He visited the most sensitive areas in downtown Srinagar such as Soura, Pampore, Lal chowk, Hazratbal and found out that Eid celebrations were going on peacefully in all areas.
Doval interacted with the security forces personnel and appreciated them for putting in long working hours to ensure law and order are maintained in the region.
He also visited Budgam, Pulwama and Awantipora districts to assess the situation on the ground.
Earlier on Monday in Srinagar, a large number of devout had gathered at mosques to offer prayers on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha, amid tight security.
Doval arrived in the Kashmir valley on August 9 following the withdrawal of special status to Jammu and Kashmir and since then has interacted with the locals, Governor Satyapal Malik and the troops who are on duty.
Security was beefed up as the Centre passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganization) Act 2019, reorganizing the state into two Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir with legislature and Ladakh without it.
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