Army carries out high altitude patrolling in Doda district
Northern Army commander visits operational logistic units
Jammu: With tourist destinations reopened across Jammu and Kashmir by the government, Army troops implemented various security measures, including high-altitude patrolling in forests and mountainous terrains in the Bhaderwah belt of Doda district on Thursday.
The steps have been taken by the Army following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack to ensure a peaceful atmosphere in the hilly areas, especially with the Amarnath Yatra set to begin on July 3.
Armed with drones for aerial surveillance and rocket launchers, Rashtriya Rifles troops carried out patrolling and security operations in various upper reaches of Bhaderwah, officials said.
The operation aimed to serve as a confidence-building measure among locals and tourists, besides keeping a close watch on the activities of terrorists, they said.
Bhaderwah, often referred to as ‘mini Kashmir,’ is adorned with dozens of tourist destinations that attract hundreds of visitors throughout the year.
Patrolling has been intensified in the Himalayan belt to ensure peace and security, they added.
Meanwhile, Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited operational logistics units and reviewed the transformation being undertaken to boost operational readiness in Jammu and Kashmir.
He commended the personnel for their high state of logistic readiness to sustain multi-domain operational demands.
“Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, visited an operational logistics unit, reviewing the operational and logistics transformation being undertaken with the vision of boosting operational readiness,” the Army’s Northern Command headquarters said on X.
He appreciated the automation initiatives, highlighting the role of tech-driven logistics in modern warfare.
The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) commended the personnel for their high state of logistic readiness, automated functioning and capacity to sustain multi-domain operational demands.
