Army chief Dalbir Singh reviews security situation in Jammu and Kashmir

Army chief Dalbir Singh along with Northern Army Commander Lt Gen DS Hooda reviewed security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Army chief Dalbir Singh reviews security situation. (Photo: Ashwini Kumar)

In Short

  • Army chief Dalbir Singh reviewed security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The Corps commander highlighted the measures adopted to counter any infiltration

Army chief Dalbir Singh along with Northern Army Commander Lt Gen DS Hooda visited various formations of the Nagrota based 16 Corps to review the prevailing security situation.

Defence spokesperson SD Gowswami said that the Army chief was briefed by Lt Gen RR Nimbhorkar, Corps Commander 16 Corps about the preparedness of White Knight Corps in dealing with emerging and dynamically changing security situation and the measures taken to thwart any misadventure by the inimical forces.

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The Corps commander highlighted the measures adopted to counter any infiltration through employment of an effective counter infiltration grid backed by synergised surveillance and intelligence backed operations.

The Army chief also visited Doda, Reasi and Rajouri districts he was briefed on the operational readiness and security situation by the respective general officers. General Dalbir Singh while complimenting the formations for their unflinching efforts in handling the situation reiterated on the continued need to remain vigilant in order to counter the nefarious designs of the inimical elements.