SRINAGAR: The Northern Army Commander, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi arrived in Srinagar on three days visit to Kashmir.
An army spokesman said that he would be visiting forward posts on the Line of Control and the hinterland to review the overall security situation in the Kashmir Valley.
He said that the Army Commander accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen ADS Aujla visited various locations and formations in south Kashmir today.
“He was briefed on counter militancy grid, development works and operational preparedness for Amarnath Yatra,” he added.
“The Army Commander during his interaction with the troops over tea complimented the soldiers for the conduct of just operations with precision, ensuring zero collateral damage. He was appreciative of the excellent Soldier – Citizen connect activities, which have resulted in overall reduction in the militant recruitments,” he further added.
“The Army Commander arrived at Chinar Corps Headquarters later in the day. He was briefed by Lt Gen ADS Aujla, GOC Chinar Corps on the overall security situation and measures instituted to counter adversaries’ design,” said an army spokesman in a statement.
