Kashmir protests: Separatist groups extend strike call for 2 more days

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a meeting on the law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir today.

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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh also held a meeting with senior officials of the Home Ministry and security agencies and directed them to take measures to ensure swift return of normalcy. An additional 800 CRPF personnel were rushed to Kashmir as reinforcements for the 1,200 CRPF personnel sent earlier to assist the state administration.

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On Monday, Rajnath spoke to Congress president Sonia Gandhi and former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah about the situation in the state. After Rajnath Singh spoke to her, Sonia Gandhi put out out a statement saying “terrorism must be dealt with firmly” and there can be no compromise on matters relating to national security. She said the political process must not get lost since it had made many gains, especially over the last two decades. She, however, voiced concern over loss of life.