JAMMU: Chief of Army Staff General Dalbir Singh today visited the forward areas of Line of Control in Jammu region and also reviewed the security scenario in view of second phase of polling which ended today with 71 per cent poll percentage.
Bordering Poonch district also went for poll today in phase two.
“Gen Singh, arrived on a two days visit to the Northern Command and was received by the Army Commander, Lt Gen DS Hooda,” Northern Command based Defence Spokesman Lt Col S D Goswami here said.
He said the Army Commander Lt Gen Hooda later briefed the Army Chief on the overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Army Chief also interacted with other senior officers and discussed operational and security issues, he added.
Gen Dalbir Singh also visited forward locations on the Line of Control where he was briefed by the commanders on ground as he met the brave soldiers on the frontline. He lauded the steadfastness, alacrity, dedication displayed by troops in maintaining the sanctity of Line of Control and peace and tranquillity in the hinterland.
He visited 18 Cavalry where he also interacted with many distinguished veterans. (AGENCIES)
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