Core Group holds security review meeting

Srinagar: To review overall security situation and to draw out the strategy in maintaining peace in the Valley during the summer season, Core Group Meeting was held at Badami Bagh Cantonment here on Saturday.
In a statement to News Agency a defence spokesperson said the meeting was co-chaired by the Security Advisor Lt Gen Om Prakash, GOC Chinar Corps and the Director General Police Ashok Prasad with senior officers of Army, Police, CRPF, BSF, intelligence agencies and civil administration in attendance.
Addressing the meeting, Lt Gen Prakash welcomed and complimented the new members of the Core Group and the officials for the high level of synergy and bonhomie exhibited by all the stake holders in addressing the security concerns of the Valley.
Addressing the gathering Prasad expressed similar sentiments and elaborated on the key security initiatives that have been put into place to manage the law and order situation in the Valley. “Major efforts required to be taken by various security agencies with regard to sustaining the peace and harmony through the summer of 2013 were also discussed,” the spokesperson added.