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Northern army commander reviews security in Kashmir valley
KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 12/18/2018 12:17:14 PM
SRINAGAR, Dec 17: The Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh arrived in the Kashmir valley on Monday to review the prevailing security situation, in the wake of recent counter terrorist operations
in the region, a defence spokesperson said.
He said that the Army commander was briefed by the Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen AK Bhatt, at Badami Bagh Cantonment on the overall situation and major operational, informational, logistical and
administrative aspects pertaining to the Corps. They also visited the forward areas in the frontier districts of Kupwara and Baramulla, where the Army Commander was briefed by the commanders on ground as regards the operational preparedness.
During his interaction with the troops, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh lauded their professionalism, sharp vigil along the Line of Control and high morale and exhorted them to remain alert for any eventuality.
Later in the day, the Army Commander visited hinterland formations in South Kashmir and was briefed about the current situation and recent counter terrorist operations. The Army Commander complimented the troops for their remarkable successes in eliminating terrorist leadership from South Kashmir and also commended them for their dedication to duty. Lauding the excellent synergy amongst all the security forces, he asked all ranks to maintain a safe, secure and peaceful environment for the people of the Kashmir.