Army commander reviews security in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Sep 30 : The Northern Army Commander, Lt General Ranbir Singh, on Sunday reviewed the security situation in the Kashmir Valley in the wake of recent counter-terrorism operations.
Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said that accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen A.K. Bhatt, Gen Ranbir Singh visited the hinterland formations in North and Central Kashmir and was briefed by the commanders about the current situation.
"The Army Commander complemented the troops for their recent successes and commended them for their dedication to duty and high standards of professionalism," he said.
"He appreciated the measures and Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) instituted by the units and formations to minimise civilian casualties.
"The need to be prepared for effectively meeting emerging security challenges was also reinforced.
"Lauding the excellent synergy amongst all the security forces, he exhorted all ranks to maintain a safe, secure and peaceful environment for the people of Jammu and Kashmir," he said.
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
