Army Chief Visits Srinagar Amid Gunfire at LoC
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Synopsis
On April 25, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited Kashmir to review the security situation following the Pahalgam terror attack. His visit comes amid ongoing gunfire exchanges at the Line of Control, highlighting India's commitment to address security challenges.
Key Takeaways
- Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi's visit to Kashmir
- Reviewing security preparedness after the Pahalgam attack
- Ongoing operations against terrorists in Bandipora
- Strong response to ceasefire violations from Pakistan
- PM Modi's commitment to punish those responsible
Srinagar, April 25 (NationPress) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi arrived in Kashmir on Friday to assess the current situation on the ground and review security measures following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack. During this visit, the Army Chief is expected to receive updates from senior commanders regarding various issues, including the ongoing operation to capture the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack, as well as India’s robust response to unprovoked attacks from Pakistani forces along the Line of Control (LoC).
It remains uncertain if the Army Chief will visit the site of the terror attack, specifically the Baisaran meadows, where the assailants caused chaos and killed 26 individuals on April 22.
General Upendra Dwivedi's arrival follows recent gunfire exchanges at multiple locations along the LoC, to which the Indian Army responded decisively.
Additionally, a skirmish is ongoing in the Bandipora region, where security forces have isolated some terrorist elements and are executing an operation to eliminate them from their hideout.
According to an official statement, "On April 25, acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists, a Joint Search Operation was initiated by the Indian Army alongside the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Kolnar Ajas area of Bandipora. Contact was made, leading to a firefight."
The Army Chief is anticipated to evaluate the current security landscape and formulate plans for India’s vigorous response to ceasefire violations by Pakistan.
General Upendra Dwivedi's visit is particularly important given the government's firm warning to terrorists, their operatives, and sympathizers, coupled with a five-point action plan aimed at punishing the neighboring nation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a rally in Bihar, asserted that those responsible for the Pahalgam attack will face severe consequences. “Today, from the soil of Bihar, I declare to the world that India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their supporters. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth,” PM Modi declared before the audience.
