Lt Gen DS Hooda, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Northern Command, on his visit to Kashmir on Saturday. A Tribune photo

Tribune News Service

Srinagar, November 19

Lt Gen DS Hooda, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Northern Command, accompanied by his wife Rashmi Hooda, visited Chinar Corps here today.Earlier in the day the Gen Hooda visited troops deployed in forward areas and reviewed the security situation. He exhorted all ranks to continue to work with the same zeal and motivation to overcome the challenges of terrorism, volatile internal security situation and external threats along the LoC.At Srinagar, Gen Hooda interacted with all ranks at Badami Bagh Cantonment. He complimented them for their professionalism, steadfastness, dedication and loyalty. He also appreciated the excellent synergy between the Army, CAPF, JK Police and civil administration of J&K in pursuit of the common goal of establishing “peace and normalcy” in the state. Gen Hooda also awarded commendation cards to soldiers for exemplary dedication and devotion to duty.Meanwhile, Rashmi Hooda visited the facilities at Badami Bagh Cantonment. Lt Gen DS Hooda was to retire at the end of the month after 40 years of service to the nation, an Army spokesman said.