Army Commanders Review Security Amid Cross-Border Tensions

Lt Gen Abhijit Pendharkar visited Assam Rifles in Manipur to review internal security, while Chinar Corps Commander assessed security in Kashmir. Discussions with officials were held to ensure stability and counter cross-border threats.

Lt Gen Abhijit Pendharkar, commander of the Three Spear Corps, visited the Assam Rifles formation in Churachandpur, Manipur, on Saturday. His visit focused on reviewing the internal security situation and operational preparedness. He praised the ranks for their professionalism, commitment, and morale.

In a statement on social media platform X, SpearCorps. Indian Army announced that Lt Gen Pendharkar interacted with Manipur's Chief Minister, N Biren Singh, to discuss current security concerns and strategies for maintaining peace and stability. Meanwhile, on August 2, the Chinar Corps Commander evaluated the security status in Kupwara and Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

The Chinar Corps Commander's visit to forward posts in the districts of Kupwara and Baramulla aimed to review operational readiness. He emphasized the importance of vigilance and effective countermeasures against any hostile actions along the Line of Control (LC). This visit followed a recent incident where two to three armed intruders from Pakistan crossed the LC into Machhal Sector, resulting in a firefight that left one intruder dead and an Indian soldier fatally wounded.

According to the Public Relations Officer (Defence) in Srinagar, the Pakistani personnel took advantage of bad weather and low visibility to cross into Indian territory and fire upon an Army post. Alert Indian troops responded vigorously, leading to the death of one intruder and recovery of weapons and ammunition.

(With inputs from agencies.)