Tribune News Service

Shimla, October 28

Chief of Army Staff Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag today visited the Pooh and Samdoh areas of tribal Kinnaur district, bordering China.The visit of Gen Suhag was kept a closely guarded secret and even the Kinnaur administration and police were completely unaware of it. The visit assumes significance in view of escalating tension and ceasefire violation along the Line of Control. Suhag visited the brigade headquarter at Pooh and Samdoh along the international boundary India shares with China.He interacted with the Army personnel posted along the border area and inquired about their well being and problems. He flew back later in the afternoon.