Indian Army Chief reviews security scenario in Kashmir, calls on Governor

Srinagar, June 23 (Only Kashmir): The Chief of Army Staff, Gen Bipin Rawat Saturday visited the Kashmir Valley to review the prevailing security situation. He also met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan.
Accompanied by the Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh and the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen AK Bhatt, the Army Chief visited forward posts along the Line of Control in the frontier districts of Kupwara and Baramulla where he was briefed on all aspects of operational and logistical preparedness. The Army Chief was appreciative of the measures and Standard Operating Procedures instituted by the units and formations to meet the challenges posed by the inimical elements.



Commending the performance of the troops in the recent successful operations, the Army Chief stressed the need to maintain the extra vigil to defeat the evil designs of hostile forces and assured his full support to further strengthen the security posture.
Later in the day, the Army Chief met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan and discussed issues relating to the external security environment, challenges of counter-militancy operations and the arrangements which have been put on the ground for the safe conduct of forthcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
Governor and Army Chief also discussed the varied steps required to be taken for assuring a stable and bright future for the youth of the State.