No let up in operations against terrorists, says Army chief

“Operations in Kashmir are going on continuously and we see an improvement in the situation in the Valley. Such operations will go on,” Rawat told reporters on the sidelines of a ceremony at Suratgarh military station.

The situation in Kashmir is improving, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said Tuesday adding that the military operations against militants in Valley will continue.

Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat during presentation of the President’s Standard to three regiments in Suratgarh Military Station on Tuesday. (PTI)

“Operations in Kashmir are going on continuously and we see an improvement in the situation in the Valley. Such operations will go on,” Rawat told reporters on the sidelines of a ceremony at Suratgarh military station.

The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have eliminated over 200 militants this year, the highest number since 2010.

In an apparent reference to Pakistan, Rawat said that how the “neighbouring country” deals with terrorist organisation is their matter “but we will keep raising this” issue. “We do not want that such organisations are promoted,” he said.

Rawat was at the Suratgarh military station in Sriganganagar district to present the President’s Standard to three regiments.

The Army chief presented the Standard to 87 Armoured regiment, 47 Armoured regiment and 10 Armoured regiment after a mounted parade, which was attended by south western Army commander Lt Gen Cherish Mathson, Lt Gen P C Thimmaya general officer commanding of Chetak corps and other senior officers.

A formation of T-72 main battle tanks, the mainstay of Indian Armoured Corps, displaying might of the Army was commanded by Brig Praveen Chabbra, commander of Sand Viper brigade with Regiment contingent commanded by respective commanding officers.

The honour was bestowed upon the three Armoured regiments in due recognition of the dedicated and meritorious service rendered by them since raising, more than three decades back.

In the course of discharging their onerous duties, both in operations and in peace, the hard work done and sacrifices made by the valiant soldiers of these regiments has been duly recognised, the note added.