Army chief reviews operational preparedness of troops in Kashmir

Fayaz Bukhari

SRINAGAR, June 22: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi today reviewed the security grid in Kashmir after last month’s Operation Sindoor that was carried out in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.
The Army chief also assessed the preparedness for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025 for which elaborate security arrangements have been made.

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In a post on X, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG-PI) shared that General Upendra Dwivedi was briefed on the current operational dynamics and the broader strategic landscape. The briefing included a demonstration on the integration of advanced technologies into operations, which enhances decision-making, surveillance, and response mechanisms. Click here to watch video
“General Upendra Dwivedi, #COAS, reviewed the security grid in the Kashmir region and assessed preparedness for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025. He was briefed on the current operational dynamics and the broader strategic landscape, including a demonstration on integration of advanced technologies in operations, leading to smarter decisions, enhanced surveillance and response mechanisms,” the post stated.
The Chief of Army Staff also praised the Chinar Corps soldiers for their relentless efforts in fighting terrorism, maintaining peace, and improving the lives of the local population in the region.
“The #COAS lauded All Ranks of #ChinarCorps for their unwavering commitment in ensuring peace and stability through decisive counter-terror operations and initiatives aimed at development of the region & upliftment of local population,” the post further read.
An official said that the Army chief was briefed by the Chinar Corps Commander and other top Army commanders about the present security situation in Kashmir. He was given a detailed briefing about the number of terrorists operating in Kashmir valley. He was informed that they are under tremendous pressure and are hiding mostly in the forest areas.
The Army chief was told that the troops are making use of modern technology against the terrorists and sympathisers so as to neutralise them and their striking capability.
General Dwivedi was also briefed about the anti-infiltration grid along the Line of Control (LoC). He was told that latest surveillance devices are being used to prevent infiltration of terrorists into Kashmir. He was also told that the round of clock patrolling is being conducted along the LoC and in the forest areas near the LoC.

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