Army Chief reviews security situation along LoC

Tribune News Service

Jammu, June 21

Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, accompanied by Northern Command chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, visited troops on the Line of Control (LoC) to review the prevailing situation and operational readiness of the units of the White Knight Corps.

The Army Chief was briefed and updated by Lt Gen Paramjit Singh, General Officer Commanding, White Knight Corps, and ground commanders. He reviewed the mission readiness of units, response mechanism to ceasefire violations, measures adopted to deal with Pakistan proxies, counter-infiltration posture and preparation to deal with violent actions on the LoC.

In addition, the Army Chief was also briefed on the strategy to deal with inimical elements who are attempting to revive terrorism south of Pir Panjal, misguiding youth and attempts to radicalise the innocent youth.

Interacting with soldiers deployed on the LoC and for counter-terrorism operations, General Rawat commended them for their unwavering dedication to duty, selfless devotion and high standard of professionalism.

He was appreciative of the measures and standard operating procedures instituted by the units to ensure secure environment, synergy with the civil administration, and mission readiness.

Conveying his satisfaction on the state of operational readiness, he assured material and moral support for enhancing the Army's capabilities.

He exhorted all ranks on the need to remain vigilant to counter the nefarious designs of the enemy and anti-national elements.

During the visit to the forward areas, he rewarded the soldiers for gallant actions on the LoC.