Rajnath Singh begins two-day visit to J&K

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir during which he will discuss the security situation in the state with top officials.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and senior MHA officials are accompanying him.

Rajnath Singh earlier tweeted: “Heading to Srinagar on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. During this visit the security situation of the state will be reviewed.

This is Home Minister’s first visit to the state after Governor’s rule was imposed. Rajnath Singh met Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra in Srinagar today and will visit Amarnath cave shrine tomorrow. (IANS)