New Delhi: Army Chief General Manoj Pande has concluded his first visit to Kashmir after taking over as Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). During his two day visit to the Kashmir Valley, he visited forward areas along the Line of Control and formations in the hinterland. The General was briefed by the local commanders on the existing security situation.
The Indian Army said in a tweet, "On the second day of his visit, General Manoj Pande, #COAS visited forward areas along Line of Control & formations in the hinterland and was briefed by the local Commanders on the existing security situation. #COAS exhorted All Ranks to keep working with the same zeal and enthusiasm."
The COAS arrived in Srinagar on Saturday, May 21. The Army Chief, on his arrival, accompanied by Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Northern Army Commander, and Lt Gen ADS Aujla, Chinar Corps Commander proceeded to undertake a first-hand assessment of formations along the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir, where he was briefed on the security situation and operational preparedness.
The Formation Commanders also briefed the Army Chief on the existing Ceasefire Agreement on the LoC, development works on field fortifications, counter-infiltration grid, operational preparedness, and Army-citizen connect in border areas.
While interacting with Formation Commanders, General Pande laid special emphasis on being vigilant and maintaining the sanctity of the Line of Control. During his interaction with the troops, the COAS complimented them for their high morale and professional competence.
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