Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman  in  her first visit to the valley after imposition of Governor’s rule in J&K reviewed security situation and  security arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. She was accompanied by the chief of the army chief Gen Bipin Rawat

She was given an update on the  intelligence grids, counter-infiltration and counter-terrorism operations undertaken in the recent past which security forces believe have contributed towards improving the security environment in the Kashmir Valley.

Nirmala Sitraman was also briefed on the security & adminstrative arrangments made for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra . She visited Baltal Base Camp

Defence minister had a meeting with the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir,  N N Vohra in Srinagar and discussed  the overall security situation