Srinagar: Lieutenant General Amardeep Singh Aujla on Tuesday assumed command of the strategic Kashmir-based Chinar Corps.
Lt Gen Aujla took over from Lt Gen D P Pandey who relinquished charge of the Chinar Corps on Monday, a defence spokesman said here.
On taking over the command, the new corps commander paid homage at the Chinar Corps Memorial at Badami Bagh Cantonment here, the spokesman said.
Lt Gen Aujla interacted with troops and exhorted them to continue to work with unflinching dedication and perseverance in ‘Pursuit of Peace and Stability in Kashmir’.
He asked all combatants to take additional steps required to connect with citizens in order to jointly work towards the common cause.
Lt Gen Aujla conveyed his greetings to the citizens of Kashmir and reiterated his commitment to closely work with various instruments of civil administration and society to further the cause of peace and prosperity in Kashmir, a defence spokesman said.
He expressed satisfaction at the improved security parameters in the Valley and is optimistic that even the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control will further enable improvement of overall security situation, said the spokesman.
Meanwhile, Lt General Amardeep Singh Aujla called on the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here today.
The Lt Governor and the GoC discussed about various important issues relating to the security management in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, an official spokesman said.
The spokesman said that discussions were also held pertaining to the prevailing scenario in J&K, besides security arrangements for the smooth conduct of upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
The Lt Governor emphasized on regular security review of all protected premises and vital installations to meet the challenges, said the spokesman.
The Lt Governor appreciated the Army’s sustained support to the civil administration & police and its contribution towards the well-being and security of the people of J&K.
