Army chief reviews security in J&K
JAMMU: Army chief general Bipin Rawat reviewed the security preparedness of forces along the border in Nagrota and Rajouri sectors of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
Accompanied by northern army commander Lt Gen D Anbu, Rawat visited Nagrotabased White Knight Corps, and was briefed by Lt Gen Saranjeet Singh, GOC 16 Corps, about the preparedness of White Knight Corps, said a defence spokesman.
Rawat visited Rajouri sector where he was briefed on the operational readiness by the General Officer Commanding Ace of Spades division.
The spokesman said the army chief also went to forward posts along the LOC where he was briefed on the actions being undertaken to ensure a robust counter-infiltration grid.
Army chief general Rawat, while complimenting the formations for their unflin-ching efforts, reiterated the continuous need to remain prepared in order to counter nefarious designs of the enemy, the spokesman said.
Rawat’s visit comes a week after Pakistani troops had ambushed an Indian patrol team on the line of control (LOC) in Keri sector on December 23, killing an officer and three soldiers of 2 Sikh Regiment.
The Indian army then eliminated three of the Pakistani soldiers after crossing over to Rakhchikri area of Rawalakot in the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK).