JOIN USA day after the Pakistan army killed two Indian soldiers, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat visited forward posts along the LoC in Kashmir and asked the troops to thwart “any misadventure” from across the border.
Rawat, who arrived on a two-day visit to Kashmir on Monday, was briefed about the security situation by Northern Army Commander Lt Gen D Anbu and General Officer Commanding of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lt General J S Sandhu, sources said.
“During his interaction, the army chief reassured the soldiers that the entire nation stands behind them in their brave endeavours to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and integrity and maintaining peace in the Valley.
“The army chief advised the officers and soldiers to leave nothing to chance as militants might try to sneak into Kashmir and carry out more attacks in summer months,” they said.
Defence spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said the army chief was briefed by formation commanders on the security situation on the border and measures instituted to strengthen the security posture besides overall operational and logistical preparedness.
On Monday, Rawat had visited Panzgam garrison in Kupwara, which was attacked by the militants on April 27, killing three soldiers, including an army captain.
“The army chief was briefed about the attack for nearly half an hour when he asked officers and jawans how militants managed to get closer to the highly-fortified garrison. Most of the soldiers cited darkness and the timing of the attack as major reasons for casualties on army side,” sources said.