Rajnath postpones visits to Russia, US in wake of terrorist attack in J&K

18 September, New Delhi

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has postponed his visits to Russia and the US in the wake of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

” Keeping the situation of Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the US,” the Home Minister tweeted.

The Home Minister said he had issued instructions to Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi and other senior officers in ministry to closely monitor the situation in the state.

Mr Singh also spoke to the Governor and Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir regarding the terror attack in Uri.

” I have given instructions to the Home Secretary and other senior officers in MHA to closely monitor the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Spoke to Governor and CM of Jammu & Kashmir regarding the terror attack in Uri. They have apprised me of the security situation in the state,” the Home Minister said.

In the national capital, Mr Singh has also called an emergency meeting of high officials, including the National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, MHA and MoD.