Parl Panel satisfied with improved security in Kashmir: Army

Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs members led by its Chairman PP Chaudhary inspecting sophisticated weapons during their visit to Chinar Corps in Srinagar on Wednesday.
Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs members led by its Chairman PP Chaudhary inspecting sophisticated weapons during their visit to Chinar Corps in Srinagar on Wednesday.

Members visit Chinar Corps

Excelsior Correspondent

Srinagar, Sept 8: Army today said that an 11-member Parliamentary Committee of the Ministry of External Affairs expressed satisfaction over the improved security situation in Kashmir.
The members led by committee’s chairman PP Chaudhary visited Chinar Corps headquarters here today and were received by GOC Chinar Corps Lt Gen DP Pandey, a Defence Ministry spokesman based in Srinagar said here.
“The GOC briefed them on the situation on the Line of Control and in the hinterland. They were also briefed on the steps being taken to break the cycle of violence and bring peace and stability in Kashmir,” the spokesman said, adding, “Chinar Corps efforts towards Citizen-Army connect were also highlighted.” Click here to watch video
The MEA representatives, he said, were also briefed on counter militancy efforts. “The Committee members were later shown modern equipment currently being effectively used by the Indian Army”, he said.
“Parliamentary Committee of External Affairs appreciated the efforts of the security forces and expressed satisfaction at the improved security situation in Kashmir,” he said, adding, “The Committee members expressed that there is a need for greater efforts at MHA, MEA and MoD level, to counter false propaganda of the adversaries and share the ground truth at all forums.”