Army Chief reviews counter-terror operations in Jammu region

He was briefed on the counter-terrorism grid and appreciated the synergy in joint operations between the security forces, officials said.

Army Chief reviews counter-terror operations in Jammu region

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Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday visited the White Knight Corps at Nagrota near here to review the prevailing security situation and assess operational preparedness in the region.

He was briefed on the counter-terrorism grid and appreciated the synergy in joint operations between the security forces, officials said.

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The Army Chief commended the efforts of all stakeholders and emphasised the need for vigilance and a people-centric approach while conducting operations in the region.

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He also expressed confidence in the leadership and troops of White Knight Corps in safeguarding peace and security in the region.

The Army Chief’s visit comes amid a massive operation launched by security forces to flush out Pakistani terrorists hiding in the mountain areas of Kishtwar, Doda, Udhampur, and Kathua districts in the Jammu division.

Three heavily armed Pakistani terrorists were neutralised by security forces on Wednesday in Udhampur and Kathua districts.

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