General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) accompanied by Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Army Commander, Northern Command on Friday visited troops on the Line of Control to review prevailing situation and operational readiness of the units of White Knight Corps.
The need to remain prepared for strong retribution, if enemy provokes, was also reinforced by COAS during his interaction with the troops.
He, further, exhorted all ranks on the need to remain vigilant to counter the nefarious designs of the enemy and anti - national elements.
The COAS was briefed and updated by Lt Gen Paramjit Singh, General Officer Commanding, White Knight Corps and commanders on ground.
The COAS reviewed the mission readiness of units, response mechanism to cease fire violations, measures adopted to deal with Pakistan proxies, counter infiltration posture and preparation to deal with violent actions on the Line of Control.
Ministry of Defence Spokesman in Jammu said, "the COAS was also briefed on strategy to deal with inimical elements who are attempting to revive terrorism South of Pir Panjal, misguiding youth and attempts to radicalise the innocent youth.