Srinagar, 29 Aug 2021. The Raksha Rajya Mantri, Shri Ajay Bhatt is on a two day visit
to Kashmir, to review the prevailing security situation in the UT. On arrival at Srinagar
on 28 Aug 2021, he was received by Lt Gen DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps and was
briefed about the existing security situation and the measures being taken to safeguard
the borders and hinterland from the adversaries. The RRM was briefed on the efforts of
the army to identify & target the over ground workers’ (OGWs) network involved in
radicalisation and recruitment of youth into terrorist ranks. Efforts to prevent local
recruitment and facilitate surrender of local terrorists were also discussed.
On 29 Aug 2021, he laid a wreath the at Chinar Corps War Memorial. On his visit
to a forward post, he was briefed by the local commanders on the overall situation
pertaining to the Line of Control. While interacting with troops, the RRM expressed his
appreciation for Indian Army, which is relentlessly battling Pakistan abetted terror. He
further reinforced the need to be prepared to meet the emerging security challenges
effectively.
