Lt Gen Ranbir Singh reviews security situation in North Kashmir

Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh Wednesday reviewed security situation and counter-terrorism operations in North Kashmir, army officials said.

"Lt Gen Singh visited the hinterland units, where he reviewed the prevailing security situation and strategy for counter-terrorist operations in North Kashmir," they said.

The officials said the army commander also interacted with senior dignitaries at Badami Bagh Cantonment here.

"Later in the day, he also visited 144 Battalion of Central Reserve Police deployed in Dal Lake. He appreciated the round the clock efforts of paramilitary troops and their teamwork with the army and police to maintain peace and tranquillity in the valley," they added.

Lt Gen Singh also presided over the Silver Jubilee raising day of 20 Rashtriya Rifles (DOGRA) unit at Badamibagh here, defence spokesperson Colonel Rajesh Kalia said.

Raised on May 1, 1994 in Varanasi, with Col V P Singh as its first Commanding Officer, the unit has participated in various ...