Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Bipin Rawat on Friday arrived in Srinagar on a two-day visit to the Valley, to review the prevailing security situation. The COAS accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon visited the formations and units deployed along the Line of Control.
General Rawat was briefed by the local Commanders on the existing cease fire violations, ground situation and the measures taken. He lauded the soldiers for their high levels of morale and motivation. He further reinforced the need to be prepared, to meet emerging security challenges effectively in view of the increased infiltration attempts. He appreciated the robust counter infiltration grid which has neutralised multiple infiltration attempts of terrorists.
The General shared intelligence reports of a large number of terrorists ready to infiltrate from multiple launch pads across the Line of Control. He also exhorted all troops to be ready for any contingencies. (UNI)
