Chinar Corps GOC reviews security situation

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, visited the counter-terrorism grid operating bases in South Kashmir, according to the Army spokesperson.

During the visit on Wednesday, the Corps Commander reviewed the surveillance grid and operational preparedness. He also inspected the training activities at Corps Battle School to ensure peak combat effectiveness, the spokesperson informed.

He said the Corps Commander inspired the troops to “uphold peak operational readiness, underscoring the critical need to stay vigilant, agile and be ever prepared to respond to any challenge with steadfast resolve.”

In another statement, the Army said the Chinar Corps Commander reviewed security arrangements in the Warwan Valley region and engaged with locals. “Commending troops for their unwavering dedication, he emphasised upon the need for continued vigilance for safeguarding the area as well as to render assistance to the civil community in the remote region,” Army said.