Defence Secy reviews security situation in Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 09: The Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra arrived in Srinagar on Friday for a review of the overall security situation in the Kashmir.
During the visit, the Defence Secretary visited the forward areas along the Line of Control where he was briefed on the prevailing security situation and also interacted with the commanders and troops on ground.
He was also briefed on the close coordination amongst all the government agencies in maintaining “peace” in the region.
Mitra also visited Badami Bagh Cantonment where he was briefed by Lt Gen AK Bhatt, Chinar Corps Commander about the Counter Infiltration and Counter Terrorism Grids functional in the Valley.
“Mitra appreciated the various measures instituted to strengthen the security posture and the good job being done by all the Security Forces,” the official statement read.