The Army Chief General Bipin Rawat arrived in Kashmir today and he was briefed by the Srinagar based XV (Chinar) Corps Commander on the prevailing security situation in the Valley.<br/><br/>Gen Rawat also called on State Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and discussed overall prevailing situation.<br/><br/>Defence spokesman told AIR that Gen Rawat also chaired a security review meeting which was attended by the Chinar Corps Commander, Chief Secretary and State Police chief besides other top officials from civil administration, police, central security forces agencies, intelligence agencies.<br/><br/>The Chief of the Army Staff condemned the dastardly act of terror against innocent Amarnath pilgrims and indicated that the security forces will counter this menace with greater resolve. <br/><br/>Army Chief exhorted the commanders and troops to consistently pursue counter insurgency operations under the laid out strategies. He urged them to put pressure on militants as had been witnessed in recent successful operations in the Valley. <br/><br/>He complimented the troops for the excellent operations along the Line of Control (LoC), wherein several infiltration attempts were foiled.