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Army Chief Bipin Rawat meets NSA Ajit Doval; apprises him of J&K situation

Video showing a man tied to army jeep as shield against stone-pelters triggered a public outcry

Youth throw stones on Security forces during clashes in Srinagar on Sunday. Four civilians were killed and more than two dozens were  injured during the clashes 	Photo: PTI

Youths throw stones on Security forces during clashes in Srinagar on Sunday. Four civilians where killed and more than two dozens were injured during the clashes Photo: PTI

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Sunday met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and apprised him of the situation in the Kashmir Valley.

The meeting comes amidst a raging controversy after a video surfaced showing a man being tied to an army jeep as a shield against stone-pelters during polling for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat.

Sources said the Army Chief, during the 30-minute-long meeting, apprised Doval of the situation in the Valley besides briefing him about the overall security scenario in the state.

The video triggered a public outcry in the Valley, prompting the civil and army authorities to launch separate investigations.

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First Published: Apr 16 2017 | 4:39 PM IST

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