Significant decline in militant activities in J&K: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

SRINAGAR: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said there has been a significant decline in militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir. An official statement issued on Thursday said: "Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, who is on a two-day visit to the union territory said that the number of militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir have declined recently." Immediately after his arrival, Singh visited the forward areas of Jammu and Kashmir and took stock of the security situation along the border.

Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C), Northern Command Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, GoC 15 Corps Lt Gen AS Aujla and GoC 19 Infantry Division Maj Gen Ajay Chandpuria accompanied him and briefed him about the operational preparedness of the armed forces.

"Later, Rajnath Singh interacted with the personnel of the Armed Forces, Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and J&K Police.

"Addressing the personnel, he commended them for fulfilling their responsibilities efficiently even in challenging situations, describing their valour and zeal as remarkable," the statement said. He lauded the security personnel for serving the country with indomitable courage and dedication and instilling the sense of national pride in the people, especially the youth. (IANS)

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