Our Correspondent

Jammu, September 20

To review the prevailing security situation, Lt-Gen Ranbir Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, visited the Kashmir valley on Friday.

The General was accompanied by Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon who visited formations and units in the hinterland and Line of Control (LoC). He was briefed on the counter-terrorist operations undertaken in the hinterland and the measures taken by the Commanders on ground to ensure safety and well-being of the people.

He was apprised of the atrocities being committed by the terrorists against innocent civilians. He also interacted with people from all walks of life and took a firsthand review of the prevailing situation in the valley and on the Line of Control.

The Army Commander was briefed by the Commanders on ground about the counter infiltration grid and the befitting response being given to the enemy on ceasefire violations. The Army commander lauded the alertness, bravery and motivation of the troops in discharging their duties.

He also commended the exemplary synergy among all security forces and the civil administration.He reinforced the need to be fully prepared to defeat the enemy designs.