Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Army Commander Reviews Counter-Terrorism Grid in South Kashmir
Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited South Kashmir to check how security forces are prepared.
He received a briefing about the current security situation.
He told soldiers to stay alert, work together and respond quickly to new threats.
He also praised them for protecting people and supporting peace.
The Indian Army has sent about 3,000 regular soldiers and 500 special forces commandos to difficult areas of Jammu region.
These areas include forests, caves and mountains where terrorists may hide.
Security forces are also setting up temporary bases and working with local police.
Several military, police, intelligence and paramilitary agencies coordinate their work through a unified headquarters.
Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma reviewed the counter-terrorism grid and operational preparedness in South Kashmir.
The Northern Command said Sharma was briefed on the security situation and stressed adaptability, precision, vigilance and coordination.
Sharma praised troops for their dedication to combating terrorism and maintaining peace and stability.
The Indian Army has deployed about 3,000 infantry soldiers and 500 Para Special Forces commandos in rugged areas of Jammu region.
Security forces are establishing Temporary Operating Bases and coordinating with police and paramilitary agencies across Jammu and Kashmir.
- Who
- Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, the Army Commander of Northern Command, along with the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force.
- What
- Sharma reviewed the counter-terrorism grid, security situation and operational preparedness in South Kashmir.
- When
- Saturday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- South Kashmir in Jammu and Kashmir; related reinforcements are deployed in the higher and rugged areas of Jammu region.
- Why
- To assess preparedness, strengthen coordination and respond to terrorist activity while supporting peace and stability.
- Army commander
- Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma
- Command
- Udhampur-headquartered Northern Command
- Review location
- South Kashmir
- Jammu-region deployment
- About 3,000 regular infantry troops and 500 Para Special Forces commandos
- Focus areas
- Doda, Kathua, Poonch, Rajouri and Kishtwar
- Operational measures
- Temporary Operating Bases and high-altitude combat units
- Coordination structure
- A unified headquarters chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha