Army commander reviews security in Kashmir

‘Takes stock of all measures taken by Army’

5 Dariya News

Srinagar 06-Oct-2016

The Northern Army Commander Lt Gen DS Hooda on Thursday visited the frontier area of Uri and reviewed security with the local commanders.As per the statement issued to KNS, accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen Satish Dua, the Army Commander took stock of all measures taken by the Army to beat back any misadventure from across.During his interaction with officers and men on ground, he conveyed his compliments for their high levels of operational preparedness, vigil and morale and exhorted them to remain alert for any eventuality.The Army commander also complimented the troops operating in hinterland for their professionalism which was amply displayed again in the successful foiling of militant attack in Baramulla on 03 Oct 16 and in today’s operation in Langate, Kupwara in which three Pak militants have been eliminated.Later, both the senior officers visited Awantipura based Victor Force Headquarters where Gen Hooda was briefed by the Kilo and Victor Force Commanders on the security situation in Kashmir.The Army Commander urged all to sustain the pressure on militant groups operating in the valley and also to continue with the humanitarian initiatives to help the Civil Administration in alleviating the problems of the people. (KNS)