Jammu, August 2

Northern Command chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, accompanied by White Knight Corps Commander Lt Gen Saranjeet Singh, visited the Romeo Force at Maniyarwala in Rajouri district to review the operational preparedness and the prevailing security situation.Giving details, defence spokesperson, Jammu, Lt Col Devender Anand said the General Officer Commanding, Romeo Force, briefed the Northern Command chief on the prevailing security situation and the preparedness of the force in dealing with the same.He said the Northern Command chief also visited forward posts where he was briefed in detail on the actions being undertaken to ensure a robust counter-terrorist grid. He interacted with the soldiers and exhorted them to remain vigilant.“The Northern Command chief also visited the Nagrota military station where he was updated by the White Knight Corps Commander on the prevailing security situation and the current arrangements for the Amarnath yatra in view of the recent threats by the terrorist groups,” the defence spokesperson added.Lt Gen Ranbir Singh complimented the formation for the untiring efforts and reiterated the continued need to remain vigilant to counter the nefarious designs of the anti-national elements, he added. — TNS