Northern army commander visits valley, reviews security 

The Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh concluded his three-day visit to the valley with a tour of the hinterland and frontier districts of North Kashmir to review the prevailing security situation.

“The army commander accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon visited units and formations in the hinterland in South Kashmir and along the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir, where he was briefed by the commanders about the counterterrorism and counter-infiltration grid and measures in place to safeguard the borders,” the Indian army said in a statement.

The army commander complimented the troops for their relentless efforts in thwarting the adversary’s designs and maintaining a constant vigil in the harshest terrain and weather.

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“The Army Commander also lauded the exemplary synergy amongst all the forces and appreciated the actions taken by the units and formations in ensuring safety and wellbeing of the people residing in the vicinity of the LoC,” the statement added.

This visit has come as snow has started melting on the LoC which could lead to an increase in infiltration by terrorists from Pakistan.