Srinagar: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday discussed security issues and progress of development projects with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar.
Chidambaram, who arrived in Srinagar on Thursday morning on a two-day visit to the state, will make an on-the-spot assessment of security situation in the state.
He is chairing the Unified Command meet in Srinagar, where he is expected to address the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
The J&K CM had long being wanting the removal of this in Kashmir. Sources say a policy decision on this can be expected soon.
The Home Minister is also likely to discuss the presence of the number of troops in the Valley.
Later on Thursday, Chidambaram will meet the Governor and state Cabinet Ministers.
Chidambaram, who is on his first visit to the state after taking over as the Home Minister, will take stock of reports of infiltration that has taken place in the state from the army officials, including the top-brass of Srinagar-based 15 Corps.
According to a state government report, nearly 200 militants have managed to infiltrate in the recent past.
Security arrangements for the annual Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to begin on June 15, will also figure in the Home Minister's discussions with the state government.