Misinformation compels youngsters in Kashmir to pick up arms: Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat on Saturday said some misinformation spread among the people of Jammu and Kashmir is compels the younger generation to pick up arms, media reports said.

“Some misinformation is being spread among the people of Jammu and Kashmir which is causing trouble and possibly compelling some of the younger generation to pick up arms. But, I hope, they will soon understand that what they are doing is not correct,” a New Delhi based news gathering agency quoted General Rawat.

Genaeral Rawat was interacting with the media after presiding over a Passing Out Parade ceremony at Air Force Academy in Telengana today.

The army chief said that some parts of South Kashmir are in trouble and necessary counter action is being taken.

“Some parts of South Kashmir are in trouble, but necessary actions are being taken to ensure the situation there is soon brought under control,” he said.

“We care about human life and make sure human rights are not violated. We are trained to handle such situations,” he said.

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