Expresses satisfaction at improved security situation in Kashmir
Srinagar: The 11-member Parliamentary Committee of External Affairs Wednesday expressed satisfaction at improved security situation in Kashmir, Army spokesman said.
According to a statement issued here, 11 Members of Parliament, led by PP Chaudhary, Chairman, Parliamentary Committee of External Affairs, visited Chinar Corps today. On arrival at HQ 15 Corps, the MPs were received by Lt Gen DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps. The GOC briefed them on the situation on the Line of Control and in the hinterland.
They were also briefed on the steps being taken to break the cycle of violence and bring peace and stability in Kashmir. Chinar Corps efforts towards Citizen-Army connect were also highlighted.
The MEA representative also briefed the members on counter militancy efforts of the MEA. The Committee members were later shown modern equipment currently being effectively used by the IA.
Parliamentary Committee of External Affairs appreciated the efforts of the security forces and expressed satisfaction at the improved security situation in Kashmir, the statement said.
The committee members expressed that there is a need for greater efforts at MHA, MEA and MoD level, to counter false propaganda of the adversaries and share the ground truth at all forums.
PP Chaudhary, Chairman, Parliamentary Committee of External Affairs laid a wreath, while the other members, offered floral tributes at the Chinar War Memorial and paid rich tributes to the fallen heroes, who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
