“The Army Commander was briefed by Lt. Gen. DP Pandey, General Officer Commanding China Corps, on the current security situation and the measures instituted to counter the adversaries’ plans,” a defense spokesman said. here.

He said the army commander arrived here on Monday on his first visit to Kashmir after taking over the army’s northern command.

Lt. Gen. Dwivedi interacted with senior Chinar Corps officers and commended the strong counter-infiltration grid along the Line of Control, the spokesman said.

He said the army commander also appreciated the tight control exercised by the formation to respect the ceasefire agreement between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan, which will end in one year on the 25th. February 2022.

“For the hinterland, the army commander commended Chinar Corps for conducting operations with precision ensuring no collateral damage.

He appreciated the excellent soldier-citizen connection activities, which resulted in an overall reduction in terrorist recruitment,” the spokesperson said.

May General Dwivedi also pay tribute to the 40 bravehearts of the CRPF who had made the supreme sacrifice during the terrorist attack on the convoy three years ago in Pulwama.

The army commander also interacted with various civilian officials and members of civil society.

He appreciated the swift steps taken by all agencies for sustainable peace and development in Kashmir.

He hailed the synergy between all elements of the security forces and the civil administration.