Army chief reviews situation in Kashmir

Army chief General Dalbir Singh today reviewed the security situation in the unrest-hit Valley, especially in the four worst-affected districts in south Kashmir.
Gen Singh arrived here this morning and was briefed about the prevailing situation in the Valley by General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lt Gen Satish Dua, defence sources said.
The sources said the army chief visited defence formations in the north and south of the Valley to get first hand account of the situation from the officers on the ground.
"The army chief was informed about the steps to be taken to help the civil administration restore normalcy, particularly in south Kashmir," the sources said.

Gen Singh also visited foward locations along the Line of Control in Kupwara district to review the preparedness of the anti-infiltration grid, they said.
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The army chief, accompanied by Northern Army Commander Lt Gen D S Hooda and General Officer Commanding of Srinagar-based 15 Corps Lt Gen S K Dua, met Governor N N Vohra at Raj Bhavan here, an official spokesman said.
During their hour-long meeting, the Governor and the army chief discussed the external security situation and issues relating to effective internal security management.
They also discussed varied opportunities which need to be provided to the youth for assuring stable and bright future for them, the spokesman said.