Army to deploy additional troops in sensitive areas of South Kashmir

The Indian Army has identified 5-6 populated areas, including Tral, Shopian and Anantnag in South Kashmir where it had reduced its presence will now deploy additional forces, in a bid to curb violence. Indian Army has identified 5-6 populated areas in South Kashmir where it will deploy additional forces. Northern army commander Lieutenant General DS Hooda last month ordered the deployment of more than 4,000 additional soldiers to hotspots in south Kashmir. Army chief General Dalbir Singh visited Kashmir on Friday—his 4th visit there in last 45 days—and assured support for bringing normalcy in the valley particularly the four restive districts of South Kashmir.