Srinagar, July 8 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday reviewed the operational preparedness and combat readiness along the Line of Control (LoC) and in the hinterland during his visit to the headquarters of the Army’s Chinar Corps in Srinagar.

A post by the Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) said: “COAS General Dhiraj Seth visited HQ @ChinarcorpsIA and its formations to review the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and combat readiness along the Line of Control and in the hinterland.

“The COAS was briefed on the operational deployments, counter-terrorism operations, inter-agency synergy, evolving operational dynamics and security arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Yatra.

“He also reviewed the initiatives towards tech absorption, capability enhancement and integrated combat readiness across the full spectrum of operations.

“During the visit, the COAS commended all ranks for their exceptional professionalism and steadfast commitment under challenging conditions and appreciated their relentless efforts in maintaining peace and stability.”

General Dhiraj Seth arrived here on Tuesday on his maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir after becoming the Chief of the Army Staff. He called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to review the overall security situation in the Union Territory.

General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, is a serving four-star General of the Indian Army. He is the current and 31st Chief of the Army Staff. He previously served as the 49th Vice Chief of the Army Staff.

He earlier served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command; General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command; General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area; and General Officer Commanding, XXI Corps.

He is also the Colonel of the Regiment of the Armoured Corps. He assumed charge as the Chief of the Army Staff on June 30, 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi.

–IANS

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