Northern Army commander reviews security situation in south Kashmir

Srinagar, Nov 05: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar on Tuesday reviewed the security situation and counter-terror grid in south Kashmir.
Army spokesman said that Northern Command Commander, Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar accompanied by GOC, Chinar Corps visited Rashtriya Rifles Battalion deployed in Counter Terrorism Grid in South Kashmir to review the operational readiness of the forces.
He said that that the Army Commander complimented the troops for their meticulous planning & execution of Operation Halkan Gali in Anantnag and exhorted all ranks to uphold professionalism and maintain operational excellence in the region.
The visit comes two days after two PAFF terrorists were killed. Slain were identified as Arbaz Ahmad Mir, r/o Qaimoh, Kulgam, Category A++ terrorist and Zahid Ahmad Reshi, resident of Hassanpora, Anantnag, Category A terrorist.
Earlier Northern Command Commander also reviewed the operational preparedness of the forces in the Dera Ki Gali in Rajouri Sector. He was accompanied by GOC 16 Corps and GOC CIF(R).
The Army Cdr commended the troops for their exemplary professionalism and exhorted all ranks to uphold the highest standards of operational readiness.