Northern Army Commander reviews operational readiness in Uri, Gurez Sectors

Srinagar, Feb 16: Amid persistent security challenges along the Line of Control (LoC), General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, along with General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava visited Uri and Gurez sector in north Kashmir to assess the operational preparedness of troops deployed in the forward areas.

The visit comes at a crucial time as security forces remain on high alert along LoC, which has served as a major infiltration route for terrorists attempting to enter Kashmir from across the border.

With winter beginning to recede, the melting snow along the rugged mountain passes of Gurez and Uri are expected to facilitate renewed infiltration attempts by terrorist groups operating from across the border.

During his tour, the Army Commander interacted with troops on the ground and reviewed counter-infiltration measures in place along the LoC. He was briefed on the latest intelligence inputs, surveillance capabilities, and operational strategies being implemented to thwart any attempts by militants to breach the border.

In his address to the soldiers, Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar commended their dedication and professionalism in safeguarding the nation’s frontiers. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a high state of operational readiness and vigilance, especially with the onset of the summer months when infiltration attempts traditionally witness a surge.

#LtGenMVSuchindraKumar, #ArmyCdrNC along with GOC, #ChinarCorps visited forward areas of  #DaggerDivision and #VajrDivision to review operational preparedness of the formations. The #ArmyCdr also visited Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR) training node in Uri and the Integrated training node at Panzgam. The #ArmyCdr was briefed on the prevalent security situation, recently conducted counter-terrorism operations & soldier-citizen connect.#ArmyCdr commended all Ranks for their efforts in maintaining the sanctity of the LC and lauded the high levelprofessionalism#Kashmir#NationFirst#DhruvaCommand @adgpi@ChinarcorpsIA@ProDefenceJammu,” Northern Command-Indian Army posted X.

The Gurez sector, located along the LoC, has long been used by infiltrators due to its treacherous terrain, dense forests, and multiple ingress points. Despite a strong counter-infiltration grid, terrorists backed by Pakistan-based handlers have repeatedly attempted to push across this route. #LtGenMVSuchindraKumar, #ArmyCdrNC along with GOC #ChinarCorps visited forward areas along LC in #Gurez Sector to review operational preparedness. The #ArmyCdr commended all Ranks for their dedication & exhorted them to maintain exemplary professionalism.#Kashmir#NationFirst#DhruvaCommand@ChinarcorpsIA@prodefencejammu@adgpi,” Northern Command-Indian Army said in another post on X. Army have bolstered surveillance mechanisms along LoC with an enhanced deployment of high-tech monitoring systems, including drones, thermal imaging devices, and advanced radars. Over the past year, multiple infiltration attempts have been foiled, with several terrorists being neutralized near the LoC.