With rising tension, Army Chief calls for strict vigil
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General MM Naravane, on Friday impressed upon the commanders to “maintain strict vigil along the Line of Control and remain prepared to give a befitting reply to any misadventure from across.”
On the second day of his two-day visit to Kashmir, General Naravane visited the forward areas Kupwara and reviewed the security situation along the LoC, which has seen escalation of tension.
The COAS, accompanied by the Northern Army Commander Lt Gen YK Joshi and Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen BS Raju, visited the formations and units, wherein the local Commanders briefed the COAS on the existing security situation and the measures instituted to contain infiltration bid s by terrorists.
“The Chief of Army Staff was briefed by the local Commanders on the situation on the Line of Control, ceasefire violations, our retaliations, counter infiltration operations and operational preparedness being maintained,” the Srinagar-based defence spokesman said.
During his interaction with the soldiers on snow-clad heights, he was appreciative of the sharp vigil and alertness along the LoC and high morale of the troops.
The COAS also impressed upon the commanders to maintain strict vigil and remain prepared to give a befitting reply to any misadventure from across the border and exhorted the soldiers to remain alert for any eventuality.
TNS
