Chidambaram reviews security situation in Baramulla

Home Minister P Chidambaram reviewed the security situation in three north Kashmir districts,which witnessed violent protests during the past four months,with top officials of administration,police,CRPF and Army.

Chidambaram,who arrived in the north Kashmir town of Baramulla from Kargil in Ladakh region,discussed the overall security situation in Baramulla,Bandipora and Kupwara — the three districts along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Valley,sources said.

Infiltration of militants from across the LoC before the onset of winter and steps taken to counter it were also discussed in detail,the sources said,adding he also met several delegations and went around Baramulla town,55 kms from here.

The meeting was attended by Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda,Special Director General of CRPF,General officer Commanding of 19 Infantry Division and Inspector General of Poice Kashmir Shiv Murari Sahai.