GOC 15 Corps reviews north Kashmir security
TNN Bureau. Updated: 1/21/2019 11:05:04 AM
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SRINAGAR: A holistic review of the security situation in North Kashmir was carried out by Lt Gen A K Bhatt GOC, 15 Corps, at Sharifabad Garrison on Sunday.
GOC Kilo Force, IGP, Kashmir and senior officials of the security forces from the Army, J&K Police and the CRPF also attended the review meeting.
Lauding the seamless and enhanced levels of inter-agency synergy, the Corps Commander highlighted that the peace and stability achieved in North Kashmir in 2018 was a result of the professional conduct and synchronised efforts of all the security forces.
Restricting local recruitment for terrorism, positive engagement of the youth, incident free conduct of Urban Local Bodies and Panchayat elections and ensuring minimum civilian casualties as also limited collateral damages during operations were deemed as the biggest achievements for the Security Forces in 2018.
The Corps Commander also used the occasion to felicitate several Police and CRPF officials on being awarded the coveted Chief of Army Staff and Army Commander, Northern Command Commendations for their unparalleled courage and dedication to duty during the year gone by.
He urged the security forces in North Kashmir to carry forward the progress made towards peace and stability in the region, thereby providing a terror-free atmosphere for the common people to lead a normal life.