Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth on Thursday visited the forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri and Poonch sectors to review the operational preparedness of troops deployed along the border.

The Army Chief, who is on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir, assessed the security situation along the LoC and held discussions with senior Army commanders on the prevailing operational scenario.

An Army statement said, “General Dhiraj Seth, COAS, visited forward areas along the Line of Control in Poonch, Rajouri and Sunderbani. He reviewed the prevailing security dynamics along the Line of Control and the counter-insurgency grid of the White Knight Corps.”

The COAS was briefed on the evolving security environment, operational deployments, surveillance architecture, field innovations and integrated operational readiness. He also reviewed infrastructure development and the formation’s sustained efforts to empower residents of the border villages through people-centric initiatives.

“The COAS commended all ranks for their operational excellence and unwavering commitment and exhorted them to remain mission-focused, operationally agile and continue striving for excellence,” the statement said.

On Wednesday, General Seth reviewed the security situation in the Kashmir Valley and assessed arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra.

“General Dhiraj Seth visited the headquarters of the Chinar Corps and its formations to review the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and combat readiness along the LoC and in the hinterland,” the statement said.

The Army Chief also reviewed initiatives aimed at technology absorption, capability enhancement and integrated combat readiness across the full spectrum of operations.