Jammu, February 26 Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, the Commander of the Northern Army, chaired a high-level meeting with key stakeholders on Thursday to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on strengthening the counter-terrorism grid.
The Army said the discussions centered on intensifying vigilance, streamlining intelligence flow, and optimal utilization of resources to further consolidate the counter-terrorism grid across the Union Territory.
"Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Commander of the Northern Command, chaired the weekly meeting at the Joint Control Centre with key stakeholders to assess the dynamic security landscape in the region," the Northern Command said in a post on X.
Earlier in the day, Lieutenant General Sharma chaired an interaction with all Zila Sainik Board officers of Jammu and Kashmir, along with directors of the Rajya Sainik Board and the Regional Centre ECHS (Jammu). Several participants joined the interaction virtually.
According to the Army, the deliberations focused on the comprehensive welfare of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris, and their families, with emphasis on rehabilitation, resettlement, healthcare, and strengthening the civil-military connect for nation-building initiatives.
The Army commander reaffirmed the Northern Command's commitment to work closely with Zila Sainik Boards to ensure improved outreach and support to veterans across the region.