Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Bipin Rawat,  accompanied by Army Commander, Northern Command Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, visited troops on the Line of Control to review the prevailing situation and operational readiness of the units of White Knight Corps.

Gen. Rawat was briefed and d by General Officer Commanding, White Knight Corps, Lt Gen Paramjit Singh Sangha and commanders on ground.

During his two-day visit to the State, the first after the abrogation of Article 370, the Army Chief reviewed the mission readiness of units, response mechanism to ceasefire violations, measures adopted to deal with Pakistan proxies, counter-infiltration posture and preparation to deal with violent actions on the Line of Control.

Gen. Rawat was also briefed on strategy to deal with inimical elements who are attempting to revive terrorism South of Pir Panjal and attempts to radicalize the innocent youth.

During his visit the Army Chief interacted with the soldiers deployed on the Line of Control and commended them for their unwavering dedication to duty, selfless devotion and high standard of professionalism.