Army Chief to visit Jammu today to review security

Jammu, Aug 17: Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir 16 Corps Headquarters on Wednesday to review security situation in the state.

The visit comes against the backdrop of ongoing unrest in the Kashmir Valley.

"Army Chief is visiting 16 Corps HQS at Nagrota in Jammu and will hold an internal review on security," a senior officer said.

After the meeting with commanders in the region, he will fly back in the evening, the officer said.

Curfew and separatist called shut down continue to paralyse the lives of people in Kashmir Valley on the 40th consecutive day on Wednesday.

PTI