Trained in modern warfare techniques around 700 soldiers of the Indian Army arrived in Jammu via military special train from Bangaluru before heading to their respective units located along the line of control.
These soldiers were rushed to their unit headquarters to further boost the strength of units and improve their operational readiness in the wake of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.
Defence PRO in Jammu, Lt-Col Devender Anand in a press statement said, "Military special train with approximately 700 army personnel on board which started from Bangaluru on 17 April 2020 arrived at Jammu Railway station Monday morning".
Referring to reasons behind rushing these troops amid nation wide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, Lt-Col Anand said, "In the prevailing security scenario along the Line of Control in J&K, it has been a necessity to boost the strength of personnel required for enhancing operational readiness of units deployed in operational areas in North India".
He said all necessary arrangements at the Jammu Railway station with respect to reception, segregation, disinfection and transportation till place of duty were thoroughly organised by the Tiger Division.
The special train journey for these army personnel was organised as they had completed their professional courses at Army Training establishments and were expected to reach their units deployed in operational areas.
Lt-Col Anand said, "army ensured that all personnel had undergone the mandated quarantine period as also social distancing was adhered to throughout the journey, as also during detraining and screening at Jammu Railway station".
Soldiers were screened on their arrival at Jammu railway station and thereafter ensuring all necessary guidelines, transported to their respective units deployed in J&K", Defence spokesman added.
On the other hand, Kathua police and district administration won many hearts on the social media for making special arrangements for about 1200 residents, who had completed their quarantine period at Pathankot, before entering the gateway of Jammu Kashmir at Lakhanpur .
DGP Dilbag Singh also complimented Kathua Police and civil administration for excellent social distancing & allied arrangements for common people.