Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra convened a high-level meeting at the Raj Bhavan to review the security situation in the Kashmir Valley.
Expressing deep anguish on the death of three civilians, Mr Vohra reiterated the vital importance of the laid down Standard Operating Procedures needed to be most strictly adhered to by Army and all Security Forces.
Governor was briefed by the heads of all Security Forces on issues relating to security management and the arrangements made for the safe conduct of the ongoing Amarnathji Yatra.
Besides the Northern Army Commander, the meeting was attended by the three Advisors to Governor, police chief, Principal Secretary Home; Srinagar based Army Corps commander, CRPF, BSF chiefs, heads of intelligence wings, divisional administration and other senior officials.
Meanwhile, mobile internet services have been suspended in entire Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure, police said. However, broadband services on BSNL landlines are working.
The state authorities have suspended the Amarnath yatra today in view of a strike called by separatists to mark the second death anniversary of banned Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani, police said.
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