Tribune News Service

Srinagar, April 1

Ahead of the parliamentary poll, Commander of the Northern Army Lt Gen Ranbir Singh arrived in Srinagar on Monday for a two-day visit to review the security situation in the region. “Accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, Lt Gen Ranbir visited the forward areas in the frontier district of Baramulla, where he was briefed by commanders on ground about the current situation,” an Army statement said.

“During the visit, the Army Commander was briefed on the counter infiltration grid and operational preparedness of the formations, apart from the various developmental works being undertaken to improve the life of the people residing in remote areas,” it stated.

“He was appreciative of the measures and standard operating procedures instituted by the units and formations,” the statement read.

Later in the day, the Army Commander was briefed on the prevailing operational aspects by Lt Gen Dhillon at Badami Bagh Cantonment.