Army commanders meet J&K CM Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, discuss security situation, AFSPA

JAMMU: Top officials of Army's Western Command today met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed and discussed overall security situation and other important security issues, including Armed Forces Special Powers Act ( AFSPA).

The GOC-in-C Western Command Lt General KJ Singh and General Officer Commanding (GoC), 9 Corps, Lt General Rajiv Tewari called on Chief Minister at his residence here today, officials said.

During the meeting, Lt Gen Singh briefed the Chief Minister about the overall security situation in the areas of his responsibility, particularly along International Border in Jammu region and beyond, they said.

The Army Commander also discussed the present security scenario in Jammu region, they added.

The Chief Minister discussed with Lt Gen Singh several important issues relating to external security management in the region, they said, adding that AFSPA also came up in discussion.

The CM was presented a Memento along with a Coffee Table Book by GOC-in-C Western Command on the occasion.