Tribune News Service

Srinagar, July 7

With Kashmir on alert ahead of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani’s death anniversary, Northern Command chief Lt Gen D Anbu reviewed security situation in the Valley today.The Northern Command chief along with Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen JS Sandhu also called on Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and discussed the prevailing security situation in the Valley with her, an Army spokesman said.Lt General D Anbu also visited the areas in north and south Kashmir and reviewed the overall security.“During his visit, he reviewed the security situation and measures put in place for ensuring peace and calm in the region,” the spokesman said.The Army commander interacted with the troops on ground and complimented them for their dedication and displaying highest standards of professionalism, the spokesman said.Security forces have been put on alert ahead of Burhan’s death anniversary. Security forces have taken all necessary preventive measures to ensure peace.The Army, the police and the CRPF are working in close coordination to meet any security challenge. While the police and the CRPF are deployed in strength to handle law and order situation, the Army is maintaining area domination in rural areas. There are inputs about possible militant attacks in the coming days and security around the sensitive installation has been enhanced.