The Chief of Army Staff Gen Dalbir Singh today reviewed the security situation in Kashmir during his visit to the Army's Srinagar based Chinar Corps. <br/><br/>The Army Chief was briefed by the Northern Army Commander Lt Gen DS Hooda and Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen Satish Dua on the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and the hinterland including the measures instituted to ensure close coordination with all security and other government agencies towards maintaining peace in the Valley. <br/><br/>Army Chief accompanied by the Northern Army and Chinar Corps Commanders, also visited the Kupwara Division and Awantipur based Victor Force. <br/><br/>He was briefed on the operational preparedness and the initiatives taken by Army in collaboration with civil administration to alleviate hardships being faced by the populace due to the prevailing unrest. <br/><br/>The Army Chief also had interaction with the State Police Chief. He expressed his grief and concern over the casualties of civilians and security forces during the protests while making an earnest appeal to the people to maintain peace. He exhorted troops to ensure strict vigil along the Line of Control.