Northern Army Chief reviews security along LoC

Northern Army Commander paying tribute to martyrs.
Northern Army Commander paying tribute to martyrs.

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, June 17: Northern Army Commander, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, today reviewed the security situation along the Line of Control and cautioned Army Commanders along the LoC not to let their guard down.
Lt Gen Dwivedi accompanied by Lt Gen ADS Aujla, Chinar Corps Commander, visited the formations and units, where the local Commanders briefed him on the existing security situation and the measures instituted to foil infiltration by militants.
“The Army Commander interacted with troops and complimented them for their high morale and the high state of operational preparedness,” he said.
While appreciating the current state of peace prevailing along the Line of Control, the spokesperson said that the Army Commander cautioned all commanders and troops to not let their guard down and to remain prepared to meet any emerging security challenges effectively. Click here to watch video
“The Army Commander also complimented all Government agencies for their close coordination in maintaining peace in the region and reaching out to the people wholeheartedly.”
Meanwhile, Northern Command celebrated its 51st Raising Day at its headquarters in Udhampur district with its commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi exhorting all ranks to rededicate themselves to safeguard the nation.
The Northern Command has been at the forefront of the nation’s effort on the western and northern borders as well as to counter security challenges posed by terrorism and externally sponsored proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Command has consistently displayed its professionalism by conducting successful operations along the borders and in the hinterland.
To commemorate the occasion, a defence spokesman said the Chief of Staff, Northern Command headquarters, Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani laid a wreath at the Dhruva War memorial, paying homage to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lt Gen Dwivedi exhorted all ranks to rededicate themselves to safeguard national integrity and continue to perform their task with fortitude, dedication and professionalism.
The General Officer extended his good wishes to the families and defence civilian staff of the command and complimented the troops for their steadfastness, resolve and exemplary devotion to duty, the spokesman said.