<div dir="ltr">''<div dir="ltr">''<div dir="ltr">Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir during a visit to the valley yesterday. Army officials briefed her on the operational preparedness and counter-infiltration grid. Ms Sitharaman was accompanied by Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat on her visit.''<div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div> Army officials said, the defence minister visited forward areas in the frontier district of Kupwara. Ms Sitharaman visited Balbir Post where she interacted with the troops of 28 Infantry Division. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>She is the first defence minister to visit the Balbir post. During her interaction with the troops, Ms Sitharaman lauded their round the clock sharp vigil along the Line of Control and professionalism. She also asked them to remain for any eventuality to defeat nefarious designs of hostile forces</div>''<div></div>''<div>Defence Minister also called on Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik and discussed the prevailing security situation in the state. Ms Sitharaman met the Governor at Rajbhawan in Srinagar and the two leaders discussed issues related to security along the Line of Control and hinterland of the state.</div></div></div></div></div>