Shivam Bakshi
Jammu, Oct 30 (NVI): Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Thursday visited frontline formations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and hinterland units in Rajouri district to assess operational preparedness and review the prevailing security situation.
During the visit, the Army Commander was briefed on the prevailing operational environment, security challenges, joint intelligence frameworks and coordination among the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies.
The briefing also covered the mechanisms in place to strengthen intelligence sharing and ensure effective coordination among different security formations to address emerging security challenges.
Lt Gen Sharma interacted with troops deployed in the forward areas and appreciated their commitment and operational readiness. He exhorted all ranks to maintain heightened vigilance, adopt a proactive approach and remain mission-ready to effectively deal with evolving security challenges.
He emphasised the importance of maintaining a high level of operational preparedness and sustaining dominance along the Line of Control and in the hinterland.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tejinder Singh, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Rajouri-Poonch Range Sandeep Wazir and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajouri Naresh Singh were also associated with the visit.—(NVI)
