Maintain constant vigil, step up intelligence-led ops in J-K: Army chief General Seth
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth visited forward areas in Jammu and Kashmir to review operational preparedness and counter-terrorism strategies. He emphasized the need for intelligence-led operations and coordination among security stakeholders.
Why it matters
This visit underscores the Indian military's ongoing focus on maintaining security and responding to evolving terrorist threats in a sensitive border region.
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has stressed the need for constant vigilance and sharper intelligence-led operations to stay ahead of emerging terrorist threats in Jammu and Kashmir .
Gen. Seth, who visited forward areas in north and central Kashmir, including Kupwara and Budgam, on Friday (September 25, 2026), reviewed the operational preparedness of the forces deployed in the region.
"General Seth visited Rashtriya Rifles sector headquarters under Srinagar-based Chinar Corps and reviewed operational preparedness for counter-terrorist operations," the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) said in a post on X.
The Army chief was briefed on the prevailing security situation and the measures instituted to "detect, deter and decisively" respond to terrorist threats.
Commending all ranks for their professionalism, commitment and high standards of operational preparedness, Gen. Seth exhorted them to maintain constant vigilance, sharpen intelligence-led operations, and retain the ability to respond swiftly and precisely to emerging threats.
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