Army Chief General Bipin Rawat Visit’s Kashmir Today

Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday reviewed the operational preparedness of the forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in the valley on the first day of his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

This is General Rawat’s first visit to the state where restrictions are in place since August 5 after the revocation of provisions of Article 370.

Soon after his arrival, General Rawat visited forward areas along the LoC, an Army official said. The Chief Of Army Staff was accompanied by Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon.

The official said the Army chief interacted with the commanders and troops on ground who briefed him about the operational preparedness of the troops, especially along the LoC.

Army Chief appreciated the robust counter infiltration grid & lauded troops for their high morale & selfless service.