Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, visited Kishtwar to review the counter-terrorism grid and assess the multi-agency security posture in the region.

During the visit, Lt Gen Sharma held an extensive interaction with senior representatives from the Jammu & Kashmir Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Intelligence Bureau (IB), and Army formations deployed in the area. The discussions focused on the evolving security landscape, operational coordination, and measures to strengthen intelligence-driven counter-terrorist operations.

Emphasising the complexity of the current security environment, the Army Commander underscored that countering emerging threats requires unified command structures, seamless intelligence sharing, and a synergised response across all agencies. He stressed the need for integrated planning, real-time flow of critical information, and a joint approach to ensure Jammu & Kashmir remains terror-free.

Lt Gen Sharma commended all stakeholders for their unwavering professionalism, dedication, and collective resolve in safeguarding the region. He appreciated the coordinated efforts of security forces that continue to maintain peace, stability, and operational dominance in challenging terrain and hostile conditions.
The visit reinforced the Northern Commandโs commitment to sustaining a strong, cohesive, and proactive security framework to counter terror threats in the Union Territory.
