Home Minister Reviews Security Situation in J&K

The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir with National Security Advisor, Home Secretary and other senior officials here today.

Shri Rajnath Singh expressed his distress at the terror incident in Uri and the loss of 17 brave soldiers martyred and hoped for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Extending his condolences to the families of the martyred, the Home Minister said that those behind this terror incident would be brought to justice.

Pakistan is a terrorist state and it should be identified and isolated as such.

There are definite and conclusive indications that the perpetrators were highly trained, heavily armed and specially equipped.

Shri Rajnath Singh expressed his deep disappointment with Pakistan’s continued and direct support to terrorism and terrorist groups.

Courtesy – Press Information Bureau, Government of India