Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Saturday said that soldiers were fully prepared to meet all security challenges in Jammu and Kashmir.
Accompanied by Northern Command Army Commander LieutenantGeneral Ranbir Singh, Rawat visited troops in Akhnoor sector, where he wasbriefed and updated by Lieutenant General Paramjit Singh, General OfficerCommanding 16 Corps, and other commanders on ground.
“Army chief reviewed the preparations to respond toceasefire violations, counter infiltration grid and preparation to deal withprovocations by enemy on the Line of Control (LOC) and International Border(IB),” said Lieutenant Colonel Devender Anand, Jammu-based defence spokesperson.
The army chief was also briefed about infusion of technologywith operational techniques and integration of force multipliers, which hasincreased capabilities manifold.
“The chief interacted with the soldiers and commended themfor selfless devotion and high standard of professionalism. The General Officeralso appreciated synergy between Jammu and Kashmir Police, CivilAdministration, Border Security Force and the Army,” the spokesman added.
The army chief also awarded Commendation Cards to fivesoldiers for their gallant actions and appreciated the citizens residing alongthe LoC and IB for providing all support to troops and maintaining vigil intheir areas.