Guv congratulates Lt Gen Hooda for LoC op

Tribune News Service

Srinagar, October 1

Lt Gen DS Hooda, Northern Command chief, accompanied by Lt Gen SK Dua, GOC, 15 Corps, met Governor NN Vohra here today.

The Governor congratulated the Northern Command chief and all his officers and men concerned for their outstanding success in executing a crucial counter-terrorism operation across the Line of Control (LoC) in the “areas of responsibility” of the 15 and 16 Corps. The Governor particularly complimented Lt Gen Hooda for the brilliant efficiency with which he had planned and carried through this milestone initiative.

Later, the Governor held a meeting with the Northern Command chief and the senior-most civil, police, Central Police, Army and Intelligence officers to discuss important issues relating to the obtaining external security situation and matters relating to effective internal security management.

The meeting identified important issues which require urgent attention, especially the need for enhanced surveillance and the implementation of counter-terrorism operations in the hinterland.