L-G Sinha reviews security situation along LoC in J-K's Poonch

The L-G appreciated the excellent synergy between civil administration, police, army and other security agencies

India will give a befitting reply to anyone who tries to disturb peace, unity and integrity of the country, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday as he reviewed the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district.

He said the Union territory is witnessing a new dawn of peace, progress and prosperity and "our armed forces, police, central armed police forces are handling the challenges with full strength, valour and dedication." "I salute the exemplary bravery of our armed forces...India will give a befitting reply to anyone who tries to disturb peace, unity and integrity of the country,” the lieutenant governor said as he visited the forward areas of Poonch and took stock of the security situation along the border.

Mr. Sinha, who is on a two-day visit to Poonch, undertook a first-hand assessment of the situation at the LoC and forward areas at the border village Degwar-Terwan, an official spokesman said.

The spokesman said the L-G was accompanied by Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta, Brigadier Rajesh Bisht, Additional Director General of Police of Jammu Zone Mukesh Singh, DIG Haseeb Mughal, Divisional Commissioner of Jammu Ramesh Kumar and other senior officials of civil administration and the Army.

He was briefed on the overall security situation prevalent on the LoC, development works in the border villages by the Army, counter-infiltration grid and operational preparedness.

While interacting with the officers and personnel of the armed forces, Mr. Sinha commended them for their selfless service in challenging situations.

He appreciated the excellent synergy between civil administration, police, army and other security agencies.