Nirmala Sitharaman begins 2-day visit to Jammu-Kashmir

September 29, 2017 08:35

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is visiting Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to review the preparedness of the soldiers on borders and security in the hinterland.

The two-day visit would be her first since she assumed office as the defence minister of the country.

Sources in the ministry said Sitharaman will visit forward posts on the line of controlin the Valley, the line of actual control between India and China in the Ladakh region and the Siachen Glacier -- worlds highest battle field at an altitude 5,400 metres during the visit.

Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat is likely to accompany the Defence Minister during her J-K visit, sources said.

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