Lt Gen. D.S. Hooda, Northern Army Commander, accompanied by Lt Gen. S.K. Dua, GOC 15 Corps, met Governor N.N. Vohra at Raj Bhavan here today.
Governor congratulated the Northern Army Commander and all his concerned officers and men for their outstanding success in executing a crucial counter terrorism operation across the Line of Control in the Areas of Responsibility of the XV and XVI Corps. The Governor particularly complimented Lt Gen. Hoodafor the brilliant efficiency with which he had planned and carried through this milestone initiative.
Later, the Governor held a meeting with the Northern Army Commander and the senior most Civil, Police, Central Police, Army and Intelligence officers to discuss important issues relating to the obtaining external security situation and matters relating to effective internal security management.
The meeting identified important issues which require urgent attention, especially the need for enhanced surveillance and the implementation of counter terrorism operations in the hinterland.
