Defence Minister Rajnath Singh together with Military Chief Basic Manoj Pande on Wednesday landed in Jammu on a day-long tour of Jammu and Kashmir to evaluation the safety scenario within the wake of a latest terrorist ambush within the border district of Poonch that left 4 troopers lifeless.
#WATCH | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of the Military Employees, Basic Manoj Pande arrive at Jammu.
Defence Minister will go to Rajouri in the present day to evaluation the on-ground scenario there. pic.twitter.com/KTGgVdpsDZ
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The duo was acquired by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Basic Officer Commanding-in-chief, northern command, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi on the technical airport.
Quickly after his arrival, the Defence Minister left for Rajouri-Poonch sector the place he’s scheduled to evaluation the safety scenario and the counter-terrorist operation which is occurring within the area following the 21 December ambush at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in Poonch.
Three civilians, aged between 27 and 42, have been discovered lifeless in the course of the anti-terror operation within the space on December 22, sparking an outrage following allegations that they have been picked up by the forces for questioning within the aftermath of the terrorist ambush.
The officers mentioned the defence minister is more likely to meet the households of the deceased civilians throughout his go to to Rajouri.
On his return from Rajouri, Singh is more likely to evaluation the safety scenario at a excessive stage assembly on the Raj Bhawan in Jammu, officers mentioned.
Safety has been additional beefed up throughout the Jammu area within the wake of the defence minister’s go to.
With inputs from businesses