Indian Army Chief Fears Rise in Infiltration of Militants in Kashmir

The Indian army chief, General Deepak Kapoor has expressed the apprehensions that the infiltration of militants from across the border will rise in Kashmir.
The Indian army chief arrived here on a two-day visit. He was accompanied by his wife. After landing in Kashmir, he left for North Kashmir where he interacted with the soldiers deployed on frontiers with Pakistan.
He lauded the soldiers for their 'brave' efforts and credited them for the present improvement in the ground situation in Kashmir. He said that it was because of their efforts that the ground situation has witnessed an improvement.
He, however, expressed apprehensions that the infiltration of militants from the Pakistani side of Kashmir may increase during the coming days. "The snow in the peaks is melting and the militants may try to increase their attempts to cross into Kashmir to carry out violence related incidents there," he said.
He asked the soldiers on the frontiers with Pakistan to remain alert and vigilant to thwart any infiltration bid by militants. He asked the soldiers not to lower their guard.