NEW DELHI – Indian Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat Saturday visited the Akhnoorsector and commended the field commanders for ably confronting thechallenges posed by “inimical elements” and exhorted all ranks to continueworking with dedication.
Accompanied by Northern Army commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, the army chiefvisited the Akhnoor sector and was briefed by General Officer Commanding(GOC), White Knight Corps, Lt Gen Saranjeet Singh, GOC Crossed SwordsDivision Maj Gen M K Mago and other formation commanders, Jammu-baseddefence spokesperson Lt Col Devender Anand said in a statement.ADVERTISEMENT
He said the officers briefed the Chief of Army Staff on the operationalpreparedness, prevailing security situation and actions being undertaken toensure a robust and effective counter infiltration grid.
General Rawat also reviewed the measures and standard operating proceduresinstituted and being followed by the units and formations, Lt Col Anandsaid.