The Centre has asked the Jammu and Kashmir to keep a strict vigil over the situation in the state following the death of three persons in firing by security forces.
As part of its damage control exercise and apprehensive about protests during the holy month of Ramzan, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde came out with a strong statement where he warned that any excessive use of force would be dealt with strictly.
Home Ministry officials said they were in regular touch with the state government officials and asked them to ensure that security forces observe restraint and no more violence take place anywhere in the state in coming days.
The Centre is particularly worried over the situation which may arise tomorrow -- after the first Friday prayers.
Officials said, in the past, the state has witnessed many violent protests after Friday prayers which further boiled the situation.
