Northern Command Chief Assesses LoC Security Preparedness During Rajouri Visit
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma interacts with troops in Sunderbani sector, stresses technology integration and operational readiness
Jammu, May 20: General Officer Commanding in Chief of the Indian Army’s Northern Command, Pratik Sharma, on Wednesday conducted a detailed assessment of the security environment and operational preparedness of troops deployed along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district.
According to Army officials, Lt Gen Sharma visited the forward areas of the Sunderbani sector to evaluate the prevailing ground situation and review defensive readiness along the sensitive border region.
The Udhampur based Northern Command, in a statement shared on social media platform X, said the Army Commander interacted with soldiers stationed in the sector, including personnel of the Border Security Force. He praised the forces for their professionalism, courage and commitment while operating in challenging conditions along the LoC.
During the interaction, Lt Gen Sharma commended the troops for maintaining high levels of vigilance and resilience in the forward areas. He also encouraged personnel to adopt emerging technologies and modern combat systems to strengthen operational efficiency and battlefield preparedness.
The Army Commander emphasized the importance of rapid technological adaptation to ensure troops remain equipped for evolving security challenges in border regions.
Rajouri district remains strategically important due to its proximity to the Line of Control, where security forces maintain round-the-clock surveillance to prevent infiltration attempts and ceasefire violations.
Jammu and Kashmir shares nearly 740 kilometers of the LoC spread across Rajouri, Poonch and parts of Jammu district in the Jammu region, along with Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora districts in the Kashmir Valley.
The Indian Army continues to guard the LoC, while the International Border extending around 240 kilometers falls in the districts of Jammu, Samba and Kathua.
Security agencies have intensified monitoring and preparedness measures across forward sectors in view of evolving regional security concerns and cross-border threats.
