Army officer reviews operational preparedness along LoC in Jammu

JAMMU: A senior army officer on Tuesday reviewed operational preparedness along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu’s Akhnoor sector, officials said.

The operational preparedness was reviewed by General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Jammu-based White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra, who along with GOC Crossed Swords Division, visited forward areas of Akhnoor sector, army said.

“He (Lt Gen Mishra) interacted with troops deployed on the LOC and was briefed on measures undertaken to strengthen Defences and enhance Operational effectiveness,” Army’s White Knight Corps said in a post on X.

It said the GOC commended all ranks for their high morale, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to duty.

The Army said that the LoC is a place where technology, tactics, and tenacity converge, and that the forces remain always alert and dominant, ensuring an impenetrable frontier that stays secure.

The visit of the Army officer to Akhnoor sector comes a week after army foiled an infiltration bid in nearby Nowshera sector and killed a Pakistani terrorist. (PTI)