Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Security Review in Jammu and Kashmir
A high-ranking army officer named Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited two areas in Jammu and Kashmir called Kishtwar and Udhampur.
He checked how well the soldiers are prepared to stop terrorism and discussed ways to make the region safer.
He praised the soldiers for their hard work and said it's important to always be alert and use technology to fight terrorism.
These areas have seen many terrorist attacks recently, so the army is adding more soldiers to high-altitude places to prevent more attacks.
Additionally, the police chief, Nalin Prabhat, visited a border area in the RS Pura sector and talked to Village Defence Guards (VDGs).
He wanted to improve teamwork, training, and cooperation with the VDGs who help keep the border areas safe.
Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma reviewed the counter-terrorism grid in Kishtwar and Udhampur.
He held detailed discussions with ground commanders to strategize security measures.
The Army Commander commended the troops' resolve and emphasized maintaining constant vigil.
The region has seen an increase in terror-related incidents, prompting enhanced security measures.
Additional units are being deployed in high-altitude areas to prevent the revival of terrorism.
- Who
- Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command; Nalin Prabhat, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police
- What
- Reviewed counter-terrorism grid and operational preparedness; interacted with Village Defence Guards (VDGs)
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned) for Army Commander; Wednesday for DGP
- Where
- Basantgarh and Chhatru areas of Udhampur and Kishtwar districts, Jammu and Kashmir for Army Commander; RS Pura sector near the International Border for DGP
- Why
- To maintain peace and counter emerging threats in the region; to strengthen coordination, operational cooperation, and training with VDGs
- Army Commander
- Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma
- Reviewed Areas
- Kishtwar and Udhampur
- Purpose
- Counter-terrorism grid and operational preparedness
- Key Message
- Maintain constant vigil and leverage technology
- Regional Threat
- Increasing terror-related incidents
- Security Measures
- Deploying additional units in high-altitude areas
- Police Chief
- Nalin Prabhat
- Police Visit Location
- RS Pura sector near the International Border
- Police Interaction
- Village Defence Guards (VDGs)
- Police Visit Focus
- Strengthen coordination, operational cooperation, and training
