Lt Gen YK Joshi, Army’s Northern Commander, on Saturday said the agreement between India and Pakistan to strictly adhere to the ceasefire pact along the Line of Control (LoC) would have no bearing on the counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir.

He said the Northern Command, which looks after the security of the twin union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, remained on the highest alert and made possible what was believed impossible by the bravery, grit and determination of its personnel in the face of challenging situations along the border.

“Recently, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan announced an agreement to uphold ceasefire along the LoC from February 24 and 25 midnight. I want to assure that this ceasefire will have no bearing on the counter-terrorist operations and we will maintain our alertness,” Lt Gen Joshi said at the Northern Command investiture ceremony here.

“The Northern Command has always stood like a shield against the attempts by our neighbouring countries to spread disturbance and it will continue to remain so in future,” Lt Gen Joshi said.

Without naming China and Pakistan, he said the Army has maintained its domination on its borders with the neighbouring countries and helped in maintaining peace in the hinterland. — PTI

Udhampur: General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lt Gen Yogesh Kumar Joshi presented two Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry) and 50 Sena Medals (Gallantry) to brave soldiers, besides three Sena Medals (distinguished) and six Vishisht Seva Medals at an investiture ceremony on Saturday. PTI

Courtesy: Daily Tribune : 27th February 2021