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

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

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

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
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

Chief Gen on Sunday met Security Advisor and apprised him of the situation in the Valley.

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



Sources said the 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 authorities to launch separate investigations.

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

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

Video showing a man tied to army jeep as shield against stone-pelters triggered a public outcry Chief Gen on Sunday met Security Advisor and apprised him of the situation in the Valley.

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

Sources said the 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 authorities to launch separate investigations.
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