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Army Chief reviews security, operational readiness in Srinagar and forward areas

Army Chief reviews security, operational readiness in Srinagar and forward areas

Srinagar, Apr 8 (UNI) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday visited Srinagar and forward posts along the Line of Control in north Kashmir to assess the overall security situation and review the operational preparedness of the forces.
Army said General Dwivedi visited Srinagar to assess the current security situation and operational preparedness. He received a detailed briefing from the General Officer Commanding of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps on the prevailing security scenario in the region.

The Army Chief also interacted with formation commanders and held discussions on a wide range of security-related issues.

Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) in a post on X said that General Dwivedi commended all ranks for their unwavering commitment, operational readiness and professionalism.


Later in the day, the army chief visited forward posts on the LoC in north Kashmir to evaluate the security situation and operational readiness.

The Chief of Army Staff interacted with the troops and commended them for their exceptional dedication and resilience in the face of challenging conditions, Army said.

General Dwivedi emphasised the crucial role of integrating technology into operations and encouraged personnel to remain vigilant against both existing and emerging security threats.

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