Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army’s Northern Command, conducted a detailed review of the security situation in North Kashmir on June 24, focusing on forward areas under the jurisdiction of the Chinar Corps. The visit comes in the wake of heightened tensions along the Line of Control (LoC), following intensified ceasefire violations reported earlier this year.
During the inspection, Lt Gen Sharma was briefed on the operational posture of troops and witnessed a live demonstration of advanced military technologies, including systems aimed at enhancing cyber warfare and surveillance capabilities. These developments are aligned with his previous role as Director General of Information Warfare, where he played a key role in modernizing the Indian Army’s approach to psychological and electronic warfare.
Lt Gen Sharma interacted with soldiers deployed in high-altitude areas and stressed the importance of sustained combat readiness, rapid response protocols, and continuous training to meet emerging threats. The visit also featured an award ceremony recognizing outstanding performance by troops stationed along the LoC, underscoring the army’s commitment to discipline, morale, and operational excellence.
Lt Gen Sharma’s visit also reflects the Indian Army’s broader transformation strategy, as articulated in the 2024 modernization roadmap. The plan includes the creation of 16 specialized technology clusters, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, drone warfare, and predictive analytics for battlefield decision-making.
As the region navigates an increasingly complex security environment, the Northern Command’s focus remains on safeguarding India’s territorial integrity and adapting to the demands of modern warfare in the strategically sensitive Kashmir Valley.
