Army chief reviews security scenario in Valley (Lead)

Srinagar Oct 18 (IANS) Army chief General Bipin Rawat arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday to review the security situation in the Kashmir valley an official said.

The Army chief was received by Northern Army Commander Lt. Gen. D. Anbu and Chinar Corps Commander Lt. Gen. J.S. Sandhu.

Gen Rawat addressed all officers in Badami Bagh Cantonment and complimented them for providing excellent military leadership in the most challenging circumstances an official statement said.

He also commended all ranks for their relentless pursuit towards achieving the objective of bringing in peace and normalcy to the Valley.

The chief was briefed by the Chinar Corps Commander on the latest operations and updated on the overall security scenario along the Line of Control as well as in the hinterland.

--IANS
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