NSA Ajit Doval made it clear that there has been no use of third-degree methods in controlling the trouble makers or political detainees. (Photo: PTI)

Around 2,500 suspected trouble makers were detained by the security forces in the Kashmir Valley after the government's decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution but several of them have been released now.

"The security forces had detained these 2,500 persons from the Kashmir Valley who could have tried to create trouble there. A large number of them have been released after their counselling," National Security Agency Ajit Doval told India Today.

In an exclusive interaction with India Today, Ajit Doval said a large number of these detainees have been released from the custody as the government gave counselling to them along with their parents.

The NSA made it clear that there has been no use of third-degree methods in controlling the trouble makers or political detainees.

He said there was no question of atrocities by the Army in the Valley as only Jammu and Kashmir Police and some central forces are handling the public order.

Ajit Doval clarified that the Indian Army is there to fight terrorists.

In an interaction with media persons including Indian and foreign groups, the NSA said he was totally convinced that the majority of Kashmiris support the abrogation of Article 370. He said the Kashmiris see greater opportunities, future, economic progress and employment opportunities and only a few miscreants are opposing it.

He also clarified that out of 199 police station areas in Jammu and Kashmir, only 10 have prohibitory orders in place and the rest have no restrictions. 100 per cent landline connections are operational in the state, he added.