“The government is issuing orders withdrawing all security and any government facilities provided to the separatist leaders....All security and any vehicles provided to them will stand withdrawn by today evening. No security forces or cover should be provided, under any pretext, to them or any other separatists," it said in a notification. “If they have any other facilities provided by the government, they are to be withdrawn forthwith. PHQ (police headquarters) will review if there are any other separatists who have government security or facilities and will withdraw these immediately," it added. Meanwhile, home ministry and CRPF have issued an advisory to state governments to ensure safety of people from Jammu and Kashmir, especially students.

Source: Mint February 17, 2019 19:41 UTC