Security status along LoC, in Valley reviewed

Amid heightened tension on borders between armies of India and Pakistan, Chief of Army’s Northern Command Lt Gen Sanjiv Chachra Tuesday reviewed the operational preparedness of the troops along the Line of Control and security situation in the hinterland in Kashmir Valley.

A defence spokesman in a statement said Lt Gen Chachra along with Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen Gurmit Singh interacted with the troops along the LoC in the forward areas of Gurez, Machhal, Tangdhar and Gulmarg and complimented them for their dedication, vigilance, high state of preparedness and the grit and determination.
Visit

“The Army Commander also visited the sector headquarters of Rashtriya Rifles located in the  hinterland and praised them for exercising a very high degree of control over the internal security situation, upholding the highest ethos of Army and respecting the human rights of people,” the statement said.

Success

The spokesman said Lt Gen Chachra expressed satisfaction with counter-infiltration and joint-intelligence grid, which has resulted in a series of successful counter-infiltration and counter-insurgency operations recently, during which 28 militants were killed.

“He particularly commended the high level of synergy between the security forces, the intelligence agencies and the Jaamu and Kashmir Police,”
he said.

“The Army Commander assured the people that Army will continue to defend the state from the ulterior designs perpetrated by our neighbour and continues to work for the sustained peace in the state,” he added.