Srinagar: The Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh arrived in the Kashmir Valley on Sunday to review the prevailing security situation.
Accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen AK Bhatt, the Army Commander visited the hinterland formations in North and Central Kashmir and was briefed by the commanders on ground about the current situation, according to an official statement issued by army.
The Army Commander complimented the troops for their recent successes and commended them for their dedication to duty and high standards of professionalism, it said.
“He was appreciative of the measures and Standard Operating Procedures instituted by the units and formations to minimise civilian causalities,” the army said, adding, “The need to be prepared for effectively meeting emerging security challenges was also reinforced.”
