Jammu, Feb 03: Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, who is on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir, held a high-level security review meeting on Friday and discussed the prevalent security situation with top brass of Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police.

Earlier on Thursday, CDS Chauhan visited many areas across Kashmir and met the senior officers.

On Friday, officials said, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan accompanied by Army Commander Northern Command, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi arrived at Jammu.

On arrival, he was welcomed by senior officers of Army and other forces as well as police after which he chaired a high-level security meeting.

The meeting was attended by Army Commander Upendra Dwivedi, Director General of Jammu & Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh, Additional Director General of Police in Jammu Zone Mukesh Singh, General Officer in Commanding White Knight Corps Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain and General Officer in Commanding 26 Infantry Division.

Issues pertaining to the security situation of Jammu & Kashmir were discussed during the meeting that primarily included security issues related to hinterland.

Later in the day, officials said, CDS General Anil Chauhan visited Nagrota where he was accompanied by Army Commander Northern Command Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi.

In Nagrota, CDS General Chauhan held a high-level security review meeting with senior officers of Army and GoCs of different divisions.

In the meeting, CDS was briefed by GOC White Knight Corps Lt Gen Sandeep Jain on the prevalent security situation and operational aspects of the areas that fall under White Knight Corps.

Issues pertaining to both LoC and hinterland were discussed.

Reviewing situation during this meeting, officials said, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan appreciated the professional competence of all personnel in successfully overcoming the challenges.