MHA has stated that the security cover provided to former PMs is subject to a professional and periodical review as per threat assessment and the decision has been taken after a review report suggested so.
The central government has reportedly pressed for heavy-lift planes like the C-17s for rapid mobilisation of troops. The army and the air force have reportedly been put on high alert.
The additional deployment of forces will help in strengthening the Counter Insurgent (CI) grid as well as maintaining law and order situation in Kashmir