Jammu, May 12 (NVI): General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command visited the forward areas of Poonch and the Romeo Force headquarters to review the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism operations, officials said on Tuesday.
During the visit, the Army Commander was briefed on sustained domination activities across the Pir Panjal range, the intelligence grid in the region and coordination among various security agencies, they said.
Officials said the commander also reviewed security arrangements put in place by Rashtriya Rifles battalions for the annual migration of Gujjar and Bakarwal communities through the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Army Commander interacted with troops deployed in the forward areas and lauded their professionalism, operational preparedness and continued domination of the area despite difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions, the officials added.(NVI)
