Army chief arrives in Srinagar to review security

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IANS Srinagar
Last Updated : Jul 11 2017 | 4:14 PM IST

Army chief General Bipin Rawat arrived in Jammu and Kashmir capital Srinagar on Tuesday to review security in the wake of terror attack on a bus carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims.

Informed sources said General Rawat will visit the Badami Bagh cantonment and hold discussions with Army commanders. He is also likely to hold discussions with police and Central Reserve Police Force officers.

Seven persons were killed and 19 others injured on Monday evening when militants opened fire at the bus carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district.

--IANS

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First Published: Jul 11 2017 | 4:04 PM IST

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