Srinagar, 14 June 2016. Following his meeting with J&K Governor, Mr NN Vohra in New Delhi yesterday, General Dalbir Singh, the Chief of Army Staff today called upon the Chief Minister Ms Mehbooba Mufti during his visit to the Valley.
During the cordial meeting at the CM’s official residence, the Army Chief, who was also accompanied by the Northern Army Commander Lt Gen DS Hooda and the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen Satish Dua, covered a wide range of issues from the overall security scenario to the specific arrangements for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra and the By poll Assembly elections.
Earlier, the Army Chief was briefed by Lt Gen Satish Dua about the preparedness of Chinar Corps in dealing with the emerging security challenges and measures to thwart any misadventure by the inimical forces. The Corps Commander also highlighted the measures adopted to integrate the efforts of various security forces for efficient intelligence network and synergised conduct of operations.
The Chief also visited the forward area of Baramulla as also Awantipura where he was briefed upon the operational readiness by the respective formation Commanders.
The Chief also interacted with officers and men during the visit complimenting them for their untiring efforts .
Expressing his satisfaction over the measures instituted by Chinar Corps to ensure security in the valley, Gen Dalbir Singh reiterated on the continued need for integration and close coordination amongst all security agencies.