Northern Army commander reviews security situation along LoC

Northern Army Commander Lt Gen D Anbu on Saturday visited north Kashmir to review prevailing security situation along the Line of Control.

Northern Army Commander Lt Gen D Anbu on Saturday visited north Kashmir to review prevailing security situation along the Line of Control.

Indian Army jawans patrolling at the Line of Control (LOC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, days after ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army in Krishna Ghati sector. (PTI File Photo)

Accompanied by Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen J S Sandhu, he visited forward areas and was briefed by the commanders on ground as regards the operational preparedness, a defence spokesman said.

The Army commander was appreciative of the measures and standard operating procedures instituted by the units and formations to meet the challenges of infiltration bids and ceasefire violations, the spokesman said.

Commending the outstanding performance of the troops and commanders, Lt Gen Anbu stressed the need to maintain the extra vigil to defeat the evil designs of hostile forces and assured his full support to further strengthen the security posture.

He also lauded the synergy amongst all the security forces, be it the Line of Control or the hinterland, the spokesman added. PTI MIJ DIP