Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma reviews security situation in Kashmir

Srinagar, May 19: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, conducted a comprehensive review of the security situation and operational preparedness in the Kashmir Valley.

The review comes at a time when counter-terror operations have been significantly intensified across the region. Lt Gen Sharma lauded the exemplary courage and professionalism displayed by the troops in executing successful operations under challenging conditions. He highlighted the importance of maintaining an offensive posture and stressed the need to dominate both the physical and cognitive battlespaces through proactive and pre-emptive measures.

Reaffirming the Army’s commitment to national security, he urged all formations to remain vigilant and mission-ready, underscoring that any attempt to disrupt peace in the Valley will be met with a swift and decisive response.

The visit reflects the Indian Army’s resolve to uphold peace and stability in Jammu & Kashmir while maintaining relentless pressure on terror networks operating in the region. “#NorthernCommand, reviewed security & operational readiness in the valley. He commended the brave troops for demonstrating offensive spirit & unwavering professionalism during successful execution of operations and emphasised upon dominating in both cognitive and physical domains fuelled by proactive measures. NationFirst #IndianArmy @ChinarcorpsIA @adgpi,” Northern Command -Indian Army said in a post on X.