Defence News India: Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane is travelling to border state of Jammu and Kashmir to review the prevailing security situation and Indian Army’s ongoing operations against the over-ground terror networks active in the union territory, which is under direct administration of the federal government.
These over ground workers (OGWs) have been active in recruitment and radicalisation of Kashmiri youth in the Pakistan backed terrorist organisations.
The Army Chief was accompanied by Lt General YK Joshi, the Northern Army Commander and Lt General DP Pandey, Chinar Corps Commander.
General Naravane visited units and formations in the hinterland where he was briefed by the local Commanders on the existing security situation and the measures being taken to identify and target the over ground workers’ (OGWs) network involved in radicalisation and recruitment of youth into terrorist ranks.
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Efforts to prevent local recruitment and facilitate surrender of local terrorists were also discussed.
While interacting with troops, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) expressed his appreciation to the jawans and commanders who are relentlessly battling the dual challenges of Pakistan abetted terror and the global pandemic.
Gen MM Naravane reviewed security situation in Kashmir valley.
He further reinforced the need to be prepared to meet emerging security challenges effectively. Later, the COAS was briefed by the Chinar Corps Commander on the overall situation pertaining to the Line of Control and the hinterland.
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“The Army Chief complimented the excellent synergy exhibited by all sections of the Civil administration, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Armed Police Forces and other Security agencies in projecting a ‘Whole of Government’ approach that has resulted in improvement in the security situation conducive for fostering a new era of development in the UT,” Indian Army said in a statement.
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In the evening, the COAS called on the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan and discussed the emerging challenges and road map for long term peace in J&K.
The LG appreciated the role played by the Indian Army in restoring and preserving peace in the UT and providing aid to the civil authorities against the COVID 19 pandemic.
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