Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma briefed Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah about the prevailing security situation in the Union Territory and recent developments along the Line of Control and other border areas.
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here and briefed him on the prevailing security scenario in the union territory.
The meeting was held at the Raj Bhavan, an official spokesperson said.
“General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C), Northern Command, Lt Gen Sharma apprised Sinha of the latest developments and different aspects pertaining to the prevailing security situation in the valley,” the spokesperson said
He said Lt Gen Sharma was accompanied by Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, GoC 15 Corps.
The Lieutenant General also called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah yesterday.
“Yesterday, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, called on me and briefed about the prevailing security situation and recent developments along the Line of Control and other border areas,” the chief minister said on his official X handle.
He said the army commander was accompanied by General Officer Commanding 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava.
“Our forces are doing a commendable job in protecting the nation,” Omar added.