Forces dedicated to ensure secure environment, dev : Gen Dwivedi

Jammu, Jan 12: In an effort to strengthen the anti terror operations, the Northern Army Commander, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, on Friday reviewed the operational preparedness of the forces for 2024 with the officers of Counter Insurgency Force (CIF) Romeo, CIF-Delta and Ace of Spades Division at Rajouri.
“During the meeting with top Army commanders, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, also outlined the ‘Start 24’ for operational focus in the year 2024 to defeat the inimical designs of the adversary and sponsored terrorists,” Defence PRO, Suneel Bartwal told Rising Kashmir.
General, Upendra Dwivedi, also held a meeting with the DGP J&K, RR Swain, ADG Law & Order, Vijay Kumar, ADG Anand Jain & IG CRPF, Sanjeev Khirwar at Rajouri and reviewed the operational preparedness for 2024 against the terrorists active in Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi forests.
A comprehensive review was carried out with the officers of Counter Insurgency Force (R) {CIF (R)}, CIF (D) & Ace of Spades Division on the operational dynamics of 2023 and the prevailing security situation along the LOC & the hinterland at HQ CIF (R) & Reasi.
Reviewing the complete pattern of terrorism, the Army Commander underscored the need for a deep understanding of the evolving landscape.
He also chaired a ‘Security Review Meeting’ wherein, he appreciated the excellent synergy among security forces, JKP, CRPF, Intelligence Agencies and Civil Administration.
The Army Commander appreciated the outreach by the formation to the Awam of Rajouri and Poonch district, commending them for the noble initiative of adopting Pir Topa as a Model Village under Sadbhavana.
He emphasised that this endeavour must integrate the aspirations of the Awam and provide comprehensive socio-economic development of the village.
Accompanied by White Knight Corps Commander Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, AVSM, SM, the Army Commander also visited forward posts in the Rajouri Sector where he was briefed on the operational preparedness of the units deployed along LOC.
The Army Commander commended the troops for their high levels of morale and round-the-clock vigilance to thwart terrorists’ attempts of disturbing peace in the region.
He urged forces to continue working with zeal and dedication to ensure a stable security environment for the developmental activities to continue at the same pace.