Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Thursday visited frontline units along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and formations in the hinterland of Rajouri to review operational preparedness and the prevailing security situation, officials said.
“Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army commander northern command, visited frontline units along the Line of Control in Poonch and hinterland formations in Rajouri to review operational preparedness and prevailing security dynamics”, Northern Command said on X.
During the visit, the Army Commander was briefed on operational challenges, joint intelligence frameworks and coordination with other security agencies, according to the Army.
Interacting with the troops, Lt Gen Sharma exhorted all ranks to remain proactive, vigilant and mission-ready to maintain operational dominance, it said.
Search operations launched in Jammu, Kathua
Security forces launched search operations in border areas of Jammu and Kathua districts after a damaged police uniform, boots and a rucksack were found abandoned in Bana Chak village of Kathua, officials said.
The recovery triggered security concerns, prompting forces to intensify searches in the area, they said.
Security personnel also conducted search operations along the International Border in Jammu district as part of the security measures.
Further details were awaited.
