Army Chief Bipin Rawat meets NSA Ajit Doval; apprises him of J&K situation
Video showing a man tied to army jeep as shield against stone-pelters triggered a public outcry
 "Youth throw stones on Security forces during clashes in Srinagar on Sunday. Four civilians were killed and more than two dozens were injured during the clashes Photo: PTI")
Youths throw stones on Security forces during clashes in Srinagar on Sunday. Four civilians where killed and more than two dozens were injured during the clashes Photo: PTI
Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Sunday met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and apprised him of the situation in the Kashmir Valley.
The meeting comes amidst a raging controversy after a video surfaced showing a man being tied to an army jeep as a shield against stone-pelters during polling for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat.
Sources said the Army Chief, during the 30-minute-long meeting, apprised Doval of the situation in the Valley besides briefing him about the overall security scenario in the state.
The video triggered a public outcry in the Valley, prompting the civil and army authorities to launch separate investigations.
The meeting comes amidst a raging controversy after a video surfaced showing a man being tied to an army jeep as a shield against stone-pelters during polling for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat.
Sources said the Army Chief, during the 30-minute-long meeting, apprised Doval of the situation in the Valley besides briefing him about the overall security scenario in the state.
The video triggered a public outcry in the Valley, prompting the civil and army authorities to launch separate investigations.
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First Published: Apr 16 2017 | 4:39 PM IST