Situation in Kashmir is completely normal: Shah

New Delhi: Addressing the current situation of Jammu and Kashmir in the upper house on Wednesday, Home Minister Amit Shah said that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is completely normal.

“Not a single person has died in police firing since August 5 in Jammu and Kashmir. There has been a dip in the incidents of stone pelting. All newspapers are in circulation, all TV channels are running and all banks are operational in Kashmir,” said Amit Shah.

“As far as internet services are concerned, the decision can be taken by the Jammu and Kashmir authorities. There are activities by Pakistan too in Kashmir region, so keeping security in mind, whenever the local authority deems it fit, a decision will be taken”, he added.

He further said there is an adequate supply of medicines in the state.

He also said that all Urdu/English newspapers and TV channels are functioning, banking services are fully functional as well.