Back in India, PM to get cracking on Kashmir tension today

July 12, 2016  08:34
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting today to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir which is witnessing violent clashes between security forces and protesters in the aftermath of killing of Hizbul Mujahideen's poster boy Burhan Wani. 

Ahead of the meeting, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had on Monday chaired a discussion with senior Union ministers and officials during which it was suggested that security forces make "judicious" use of force and ensure smooth movement of Amarnath pilgrims. 

According to official sources, the prime minister will be given a detailed presentation on the prevailing situation in Kashmir Valley arising out of escalating protests following the killing of Wani on Friday.

As many as 23 people have lost their lives during the clashes. Unconfirmed reports put the death toll at 31. Monday's meeting was convened to discuss the tense situation in Jammu and Kashmir was attended by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and NSA Ajit Doval, who returned a day earlier.
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