Present security situation in state required immediate action: J&K Governor

Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Satya Pal Malik on Saturday said that security situation in the state developed in a manner which required immediate action.

He said that there were credible inputs which were available to the security agencies regarding terrorist attacks on the Amarnath Yatra.

The Governor added that there has been intensified shelling on the LOC by Pakistan which was responded to effectively by the Army.

Interacting with a delegation of political leaders led by National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, the Governor said, it is the responsibility of the state to provide security to all its citizens.

He said security to the citizens has to be provided by the State, even at some inconvenience which is being done.

He also said that the state has no knowledge of any changes to constitutional provisions.

The Governor requested the political leaders to ask their supporters to maintain calm and not believe exaggerated and unfounded rumours being circulated all around.