JAMMU: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed ongoing counter-terrorism operations and the prevailing security situation during his visit to forward areas in Jammu and Kashmir, with deliberations also focusing on the infusion of advanced technologies to further enhance operational capability, the Army said on Sunday.
The Army Chief attended a high-level security review meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and visited White Knight Corps Headquarters in Jammu on Friday, before touring the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri on Saturday.
According to the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army, the COAS visited the Counter Insurgency Force (Romeo) under the aegis of White Knight Corps to assess operational preparedness.
“He was briefed on ongoing counter-terrorism operations, the effectiveness of the security grid and measures undertaken to maintain sustained vigilance,” the ADGPI said in a post on X.
The Counter Insurgency Force (Romeo), or CIF (R), is a specialised Army formation tasked with neutralising terror networks in the challenging terrain of Rajouri and Poonch districts.
The Army said discussions during the visit also emphasised inter-agency coordination and the use of advanced technologies to further strengthen operational effectiveness.
