Union Home Minister Amit Shah's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after removal of Article 370

- Assured the family of the martyred police officer: High officials including the lieutenant governor were present

For the first time since the repeal of Article 50 of the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the state today (May 8) and reached the residence of the police officers killed by the terrorists and met their families. Deputy Governor Manoj Sinha and senior officials were also present at the time of reassurance.

Amit Shah is also scheduled to visit Jammu and address a public meeting there. During his three-day visit to the state, he will attend various events as well as launch a direct flight from Srinagar to Sharjah.

Shri Shah was received at Srinagar Airport by State Vice-Governor Manoj Sinha and other senior officials. Directly from the airport, they reached the residence of Inspector Pervez Ahmed at Nalgaon on the outskirts of Srinagar.

Ta. On June 9, Pervez Ahmed was returning to his residence after praying at the mosque when he was shot dead by militants.

It may be mentioned that on August 4, 2016, Article 30 relating to Jammu and Kashmir has been removed and the state was divided into Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as well as two divisions.

Strict security arrangements were put in place across the state before Shah's visit.

More security forces have been deployed in Srinagar and across the valley as non-Muslims are being targeted in the state.

Union Home Minister Shri Shah reviewed the security situation in the state at a meeting held at Raj Bhavan today. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Army, CRPF, police and other security officials as well as senior officials of the administration were present on the occasion.

In October alone, 11 civilians were killed by militants, including five workers from Bihar, while three people, including two teachers from a minority community (Hindu), were killed by terrorists.