New Delhi: General MM Naravane, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is on a two day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to assessment the prevailing security state of affairs in the union territory.
On arrival at Srinagar, the Army Chief, accompanied by Lt Gen YK Joshi, the Northern Army Commander and Lt Gen DP Pandey, Chinar Corps Commander visited items and formations in the hinterland the place he was briefed by the native Commanders on the prevailing security state of affairs and the measures being taken to determine and goal the over floor staff’ (OGWs) community concerned in radicalisation and recruitment of youth into terrorist ranks. Efforts to forestall native recruitment and facilitate give up of native terrorists have been additionally mentioned.
While interacting with troops, the COAS expressed his appreciation to the jawans and commanders who’re relentlessly battling the twin challenges of Pakistan abetted terror and the worldwide pandemic. He additional strengthened the necessity to be ready to meet rising security challenges successfully. Later, the COAS was briefed by the Chinar Corps Commander on the general state of affairs pertaining to the Line of Control and the hinterland.
The Army Chief complimented the wonderful synergy exhibited by all sections of the Civil administration, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Armed Police Forces and different Security businesses in projecting a ‘Whole of Government’ method that has resulted in enchancment in the security state of affairs conducive for fostering a brand new period of growth in the UT.
In the night, the COAS referred to as on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan and mentioned the rising challenges and highway map for long run peace in J&Okay. The L-G appreciated the function performed by the Indian Army in restoring and preserving peace in the UT and offering help to the civil authorities in opposition to the COVID-19 pandemic.
