Tribune News Service

Srinagar, June 4

Northern Command chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh called on Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti here on Monday.This was the first meeting of Lt Gen Ranbir Singh with the Chief Minister after he took over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command recently.During the meeting, he briefed the Chief Minister about the overall security scenario, particularly after the implementation of the Ramzan ceasefire in the state.The Chief Minister advised the Northern Command chief to work in synergy with other security agencies. Asking him to ensure that maximum relief was extended to people, she said hope generated by the ceasefire among common masses should be sustained and carried forward.Lt Gen Ranbir Singh also briefed the Chief Minister about the situation along the border in the state, particularly the International Border, and measures being taken for safety and security of people living in these areas.Earlier in the day, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh visited Badami Bagh Cantonment where he was briefed by Srinagar-based Chinar Corps commander Lt Gen AK Bhatt about the major operational, logistical and administrative aspects pertaining to the corps.An Army spokesman said, “They also visited forward areas in the frontier district of Kupwara where the Army commander was briefed by the ground commanders regarding the operational preparedness. During his interaction with the troops, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh lauded their professionalism, sharp vigil along the Line of Control and high morale and exhorted them to remain alert for any eventuality.”