Army chief reviews security situation in J&K, calls on L-G
Visits forward locations along the LOC in Poonch sector; appreciates synergy between army and civil administration
JAMMU: Army chief General MM Naravane on Friday reviewed security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) with top commanders at Northern Command headquarters in Udhampur.
He visited forward locations along the Line of Control (LOC) in BG sector of Poonch and met J&K Lieutenant governor GC Murmu on the last day of his two-day visit before returning to New Delhi.
Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane visited headquarters Northern Command at Udhampur today (Thursday).
He was briefed about the prevailing situation along the LOC and also in the hinterland by army commander Northern Command Lt Gen Ranbir Singh.
The army chief appreciated the efforts put in by Northern Command to meet the challenges posed by inimical elements,” said Defence spokesman Col Abhinav Navneet.
The army chief, accompanied by Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, also visited troops on the LOC to review prevailing situation and operational readiness of the units of White Knight Corps.
“General Naravane was briefed by Lt Gen Harsha Gupta, General Officer Commanding, White Knight Corps and commanders on the ground. He interacted with the soldiers deployed on the LOC and lauded them for their unwavering dedication to duty, selfless devotion and high standard of professionalism,” said the spokesman.
‘BE READY FOR ALL CONTINGENCIES’
The army chief also asked the troops to be prepared for all contingencies.
General Naravane commended the standard operating procedures institutionalised to ensure safe-secure environment and mission readiness of the troops. He conveyed his satisfaction on the people-friendly measures undertaken in quick timeframe. Later, General Naravane, accompanied by Lt Gen Ranbir
Singh, called on L-G Girish Chandra Murmu and discussed prevailing security situation.
LG Murmu appreciated the synergy between the Army, other