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Jammu, Mar 13: The Northern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, on Friday visited the Basantgarh hills in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Udhampur district to review the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorist operations in the militancy-affected mountainous belt.
\nDuring the visit, the Army commander was also briefed on the intelligence grid and enhanced security measures in the region.
\n\u201cLt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, visited Basantgarh to review the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorist operations,\u201d Northern Command headquarters said on X.
\n\u201cFocused deliberations were held on reinforcing the security architecture in coordination with all stakeholders.\u201d Lt Gen Sharma interacted with the troops and commended them for their work towards a terror-free Jammu and Kashmir.
\nBasantgarh in Udhampur district lies along a traditional infiltration route used by Pakistani terrorists who reportedly enter Indian territory through Kathua before moving into the mountainous districts, officials said.
\nThe area shares boundaries with both Kathua and Doda, giving it significant strategic importance. Several encounters between security forces and terrorists have taken place in Basantgarh in recent years, they added.<\/p>\n

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Jammu, Mar 13: The Northern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, on Friday visited the Basantgarh hills in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Udhampur district to review the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorist operations in the militancy-affected mountainous belt. 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