The Chief of Army Staff, General Dhiraj Seth today visited forward areas in Poonch district and reviewed the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and combat readiness of troops in the region. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the visit, his first to the forward areas in Poonch after assuming office, comes amid heightened security measures in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. The Army chief visited the Nagrota-based White Knight Corps headquarters, where he was briefed by senior commanders on the security situation in the Jammu region and the operational preparedness of formations under the corps. The Army chief also met senior military officials at the Poonch Brigade headquarters. The top officers apprised the Army chief of the overall security environment and the preparedness of troops to effectively respond to emerging challenges. The Army chief has been on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir since Tuesday. During the visit, he called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and reviewed the overall security situation in Kashmir.
News On AIR | July 9, 2026 4:32 PM
J&K: Army Chief Dhiraj Seth visits forward areas of Poonch amid ongoing Amarnath Yatra
