Army Chief reviews security in Akhnoor

Jammu, July 14

The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat, accompanied by Northern Command chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh visited the Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir.

He was briefed by Lt Gen Saranjeet Singh, General Officer Commanding (GOC), White Knight Corps (16 Corps), Maj Gen MK Mago, GOC, Crossed Swords Division, and other formation commanders on the operational preparedness, prevailing security situation and actions being undertaken to ensure a robust and effective counter infiltration grid.

The Army Chief also reviewed the measures and standard operating procedures instituted and being followed by the units and formations. He commended the field commanders for ably confronting the challenges posed by the inimical elements and complemented them for their professionalism and selfless commitment.

He exhorted all ranks to continue to work with same zeal, enthusiasm and dedication to overcome the challenges. — TNS