Srinagar: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani and Army Commander Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited different military formations in Kashmir to review the security situation, operational preparedness and deployment posture along forward areas and the hinterland.
During his visit to the Valley, Gen Raja Subramani reviewed the security situation and interacted with personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force. He also conveyed Diwali greetings to troops deployed in forward locations and appreciated their commitment to safeguarding the country’s frontiers under challenging terrain and operational conditions.
Separately, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited Army units in north Kashmir to assess operational readiness and the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and hinterland.
He was briefed on operational vigilance, training, coordination among units and measures being adopted to maintain security in the region.
The Northern Army Commander interacted with personnel of various ranks and appreciated their professionalism, alertness and dedication to duty. He also extended festive greetings to the troops and acknowledged the challenges faced by soldiers serving in forward areas away from their families.
