Narayanan reviews security in Meghalaya,Assam

Shillong, Feb 18 (UNI) National Security Advisor (NSA) M K Narayanan today reviewed the security scenario in the North East in general and in Meghalaya in particular, official sources said.

The Security Adviser to the Prime Minister's Office arrived here this morning from Kohima.

He met Governor Dr S S Sidhu, Army officials, Central paramilitary officials and senior police officials from Meghalaya and Assam.

His visit assumed significance in the wake of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's visit to the state on February 23 and 27 to lead the campaign trails in the state.

Mr Narayanan reviewed separately the overall law and order situation in Meghalaya with state officials in view of the March three Assembly election, official sources said.

Besides, Mr Narayanan reviewed the situation in neighbouring state of Assam with Army and security officials.

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