Union Home Ministry Joint Secretary V K Malhotra arrived here today to study the law and order situation in the wake of Naxalites belonging to the People's War Group gunning down seven supporters of the banned Ranbir Sena in Jehanabad district last week.

Malhotra called on State Home Commissioner R K Singh soon after his arrival from Delhi and reviewed the law and order situation. He also assessed the threat perception following the Ranbir Sena's recent announcement to avenge the seven deaths in the Naxalite-dominated district.

Senior police officials told Malhotra that the law and order machinery was on full alert and prepared to prevent recurrences in any part of the State.

Malhotra, however, described the visit as`routine', saying officials from Delhi often visited the State on official work. Chief Minister Rabri Devi had directed the police machinery to gear itself to prevent recurrence of such incidents.