Srinagar: General MM Naravane, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is on a two day go to to Kashmir to evaluate the prevailing safety state of affairs within the UT.
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 within the hinterland the place he was briefed by the native Commanders on the present safety state of affairs and the measures being taken to establish & goal the over floor employees’ (OGWs) community concerned in radicalisation and recruitment of youth into terrorist ranks. Efforts to forestall native recruitment and facilitate give up of native terrorists had 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 should be ready to satisfy rising safety 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 superb synergy exhibited by all sections of the Civil administration, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Armed Police Forces and different safety companies in projecting a ‘Whole of Government’ strategy that has resulted in enchancment within the safety state of affairs conducive for fostering a brand new period of growth within the UT.
In the night, the COAS referred to as on the Hon’ble Lt Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan and mentioned the rising challenges and street map for long run peace in J&Ok. The LG appreciated the position performed by the Indian Army in restoring and preserving peace within the UT and offering assist to the civil authorities in opposition to the COVID 19 pandemic.
