Lt Gen Ranbir reviews security for pilgrimage

Tribune News Service
Srinagar, June 26

Northern Command chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh visited the Army formations and units deployed along both Amarnath yatra routes on Wednesday.

The Northern Command chief was accompanied by Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, General Officer Commanding of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, also known as Chinar Corps, during his visit in which security and administrative arrangements were reviewed, an Army spokesman said here.

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh was briefed by the commanders on the ground about the deployment and measures taken for close coordination with the civil administration and other security forces to ensure a safe, secure and efficient Amarnath yatra.

Lt General Singh appreciated the synergy among all security agencies and the state administration.

The Northern Command chief said all assistance would be provided to the newly inducted Central Armed Police Forces units and complimented the efforts of troops for coordinating all requisite arrangements. He also lauded the integrated approach and cooperative spirit among the agencies to thwart any possible nefarious designs of the anti-national elements.

Lt General Ranbir Singh had on June 15 chaired a key security review meeting with senior officers of the Army, police, Central Reserve Police Force and other security agencies. Detailed aspects of coordination related to the smooth conduct of the Amarnath pilgrimage were discussed during the meeting.

Briefed by officers on the ground

• Lt Gen Ranbir Singh was briefed by the commanders on the ground about the deployment and measures taken for close coordination with the civil administration and other security forces to ensure a safe, secure and efficient Amarnath yatra
• The Northern Command chief appreciated the synergy among all security agencies and the state administration
• He also lauded the integrated approach and cooperative spirit among the agencies to thwart any possible nefarious designs of the anti-national elements