Srinagar, August 21: Lt Gen DS Hooda, Northern Army Commander, during a visit to the Tosha Maidan Field Firing Ranges, lauded the exemplary work being done by the Soldiers of Chinar Corps in clearing Tosha Maidan of dangerous material and bringing succor to the nearby local population through ‘Mission Falah’. The Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen Subrata Saha apprised the Army Commander about the numerous humanitarian initiatives being undertaken under ‘Mission Falah’. Since its launch, the Army has conducted three Mega Medical & three veterinary camps at Drang, Sutharan and Sunglipura benefitting over 1100 people, besides following up the treatment of Master Fayaz Parrey, a victim of an accidental blast, at Base Hospital, Srinagar.
On a two day visit to the Chinar Corps which terminated today, the Army Commander visited a number of posts on the line of Control and in the hinterland alongwith the Chinar Corps Commander. The Army Commander expressed his deep satisfaction on the robust counter infiltration grid along the LC which had led to the nuteralisation of ten terrorists in this month. He also appreciated the relentless efforts of the troops on the counter-terrorist grid in the hinterland which had resulted in the nuteralisation of one terrorist and the recovery of a large quantity of arms and ammunition during the same period.
The Army Commander took the opportunity of this visit to speak to all Officers of Chinar Corps and exhorted them to continue to work with the highest dedication and commitment towards national security & the good of the people.
