Gen Rawat, Guv discuss Valley’s security situation

Tribune News Service

Srinagar, June 23

Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat met Governor NN Vohra here on Saturday evening after reviewing the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and the hinterland.

During their extended discussions, the Governor and the Army Chief discussed issues relating to the external security environment, challenges of counter-terrorist operations in the hinterland and the arrangements for the safe conduct of forthcoming Amarnath yatra.

They also discussed the steps required to be taken for assuring a stable and bright future for the youth of the state. Earlier, General Rawat visited the Valley and reviewed the prevailing security situation along the LoC and hinterland.

Accompanied by Northern Command chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh and Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen AK Bhatt, the Army Chief visited forward posts along the LoC 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.

Ops in hinterland

• The Governor and the Army Chief discussed issues relating to the external security environment, challenges of counter-terrorist operations in the hinterland and the arrangements for the safe conduct of forthcoming Amarnath yatra
• They also discussed the steps required to be taken for assuring a stable and bright future for the youth of the state