Srinagar, Sept. 17 -- Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General M.M. Naravane on Thursday reached Kashmir on a two-day visit to review security situation in the Valley.

After arriving in Srinagar, he proceeded to undertake a firsthand assessment of the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir.

During his interaction with the soldiers deployed in high altitude areas, he appreciated their high morale and complimented them on their response to Pakistan ceasefire violations.

He also commended use of technology to ensure effective day and night surveillance across the LoC which has resulted in many successful operations to foil infiltration bids in the recent past.

The COAS reinforced the need to extend all possible support to civ...