Army Chief in Valley, briefed on security

Tribune News Service

Srinagar October 18

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday reviewed the security situation in the Kashmir valley.

“The COAS was briefed by Chinar Corps commander Lt Gen JS Sandhu on the latest operations and updated on the overall security scenario along the Line of Control as well as in the hinterland,” a spokesperson of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said.

General Rawat addressed all officers in the Badami Bagh Cantonment and complimented them on providing excellent military leadership in the most challenging circumstances.

He also commended all ranks for their relentless pursuit towards achieving the objective of bringing in peace and normalcy to the Valley.

The Army Chief was received by Northern Command chief Lt Gen Devraj Anbu and the Chinar Corps commander on his arrival in Srinagar today.