Northern army commander meets J&K governor

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : Aug 31 2016 | 7:32 PM IST
The army's Northern Command Chief Lt General D S Hooda today met Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra and discussed the security situation along the Line of Control and the hinterland in the Valley.
"Lt General Hooda called upon the Governor N N Vohra during his day-long visit to the Valley and discussed the prevailing situation," an army spokesperson said.
"The Governor was apprised about the measures taken by the Army along the LoC and hinterland to ensure security," he added.
During the meeting, Vohra was also informed about the steps taken for restoring normalcy in the valley, the spokesperson said.
Earlier in the day, Hooda, accompanied by Chinar Corps Commander Lt General Satish Dua, visited Khanabal in Anantnag district and Haiderbeg in Baramulla district where he interacted with the army personnel.
"He took first hand account of the ground situation during his interaction," the spokesperson said.
"While he stressed on the continued need for positive engagement with the people to alleviate their hardships and help bring back normalcy at the earliest, he also impressed upon all to re-invigorate the security matrix in conjunction with other government agencies," the spokesman added.
The Army commander appealed to the people to maintain calm and contribute towards restoration of peace in the Valley.

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First Published: Aug 31 2016 | 7:32 PM IST

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