Vohra briefed on border security situation

Tribune News Service

Srinagar, June 24

Lt Gen Devraj Anbu, Northern Command chief, accompanied by Lt Gen JS Sandhu, GOC of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, called on Governor NN Vohra here today.

The Governor and the Army Commander reviewed the situation along the International Border, Line of Control and Line of Actual Control in J&K and also discussed the need for sustained strict enforcement of the counter-infiltration and counter-terrorism grids.

They also discussed the counter-measures required to deal with the terrorist attacks on the police personnel and the security arrangements made for the smooth conduct of the Amarnath yatra commencing on June 29.

Meanwhile, Surinder Kumar Bhagat, DG Railway Protection Force, in a separate meeting apprised the Governor about the measures enforced by the Railway Protection Force for protecting the Railways’ assets and passengers in J&K.

The Governor stressed the need for effectively ensuring the safety and security of passengers travelling by the Indian Railways and to make their journeys comfortable.