Army commander visits Kishtwar to review counter-terrorism grid

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Army’s Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, visited Kishtwar district to review the counter-terrorism grid amid reports of suspected movement in the region.

An official spokesperson said Lt Gen Pratik Sharma held a detailed interaction with J&K Police, CRPF, IB and Army formations deployed in the region. The Lieutenant General underlined that in a demanding security environment, countering emerging threats rests on the strength of unified structures, seamless intelligence sharing and synergised response across all agencies. He called for integrated planning, real-time flow of information and a resolute, joint posture to keep J&K terror free.

“The Army Commander commended all stakeholders for their steadfast commitment, professionalism and unambiguous resolve in the service of the nation,” the spokesperson said.