Mubashir Bukhari
Srinagar (NVI): Amid repeated border ceasefire violations by Pakistan, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane today visited some forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir and asked the troops to remain alert to meet “emerging security challenges effectively”.
Gen Naravane, who was on his first visit to Kashmir since taking over as the Chief of Army Staff, was accompanied by Northern Army Commander Lt Gen YK Joshi and Kashmir-based Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon when he visited the formations and units deployed along the LoC.
He was briefed by senior Army officials on the counter-insurgency operations in the hinterland and alertness of the anti-infiltration grid along the Line of Control (LoC), an Army spokesman said.
During his visit to forward areas, the Army Chief asked soldiers to remain alert for any eventuality. “Be prepared to meet emerging security challenges effectively at all times,” he told soldiers during his interaction on snow-clad heights.
He appreciated sharp vigil and alertness along the Line of Control and high morale of the troops.
The Army Chief was earlier briefed by the Chinar Corps Commander at Badami Bagh Cantonment on the overall situation pertaining to the Line of Control and the hinterland.
The COAS also interacted with senior officials of the administration and Security Forces. He also met members of the civil society.
