Ahead of yatra, Army Chief reviews security in Jammu

With less than a week left for commencement of Amarnath Yatra, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat visited Jammu to review the situation and operational readiness of the units under the Nagrota-based White Knight Corps (16 Corps).

Accompanied by Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, ArmyCommander Northern Command, Rawat visited troops deployed at forward area alongthe Line of Control (LOC) in Rajouri.

   

The Army Chief was briefed by Lieutenant General ParamjitSingh, General Officer Commanding 16 Corps and other commanders on ground.

“The COAS reviewed the readiness of units, responsemechanism to ceasefire violations, measures adopted to deal with Pakistanproxies, counter infiltration posture and preparation to deal with violentactions along the Line of Control (LoC),” said Lieutenant Colonel DevenderAnand, Jammu based defence spokesperson.

“General Rawat was also briefed on strategy to deal withinimical elements who are attempting to revive militancy south of Pir Panjal,including Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban administrative districts, and attempts toradicalize innocent youth,” the spokesperson added.

The army chief interacted with soldiers deployed along theLoC and for counter insurgency operations and commended them for theirdedication to duty, selfless devotion and high standard of professionalism, headded.

“The chief was appreciative of the measures and standardoperating procedures instituted by the units to ensure safe-secure environment,grasp of situation by the formation, synergy with civil administration, highmorale, preparedness and mission readiness efforts by the troops,” thespokesperson said.

“Appreciating the preparedness and high morale of the16 Corps, the army chief exhorted all ranks on the need to remain vigilant tocounter the nefarious designs of the enemy and anti-national elements,” hesaid.

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