5 terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian, says IGP Kashmir ANI | Updated: Apr 09, 2021 19:49 IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 9 (ANI): A total of seven militants were killed in twin encounters in south Kashmir on Friday, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar.
Addressing a press conference here today, the IGP Kashmir said: Out of total five militants killed in Shopain four have been identified as Muzamil Manzoor, Younis Ahmad Khanday, Basit Ismail Bakhsi and Aadil Ahmad.
The identity of one is yet ascertained, he added.
Kumar further said they will ensure full-proof security to conduct the Amarnath Yatra successfully.
Lt Gen DP Pandey Takes Command Of 15 Corps
Lt Gen DP Pandey replaces Lt Gen BS Raju as the 50th General-Officer-Commanding (GOC) of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps Outlook Bureau 2021-03-17T14:42:29+05:30 Lt Gen DP Pandey Takes Command Of 15 Corps outlookindia.com 2021-03-17T16:06:28+05:30
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Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey took charge of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps on Wednesday. He replaced Lieutenant General BS Raju as the 50th General-Officer-Commanding (GOC) of the unit.
As Lt Gen Raju stepped down from the post on Wednesday, the Army lauded his efforts in tackling militancy in the Valley.
“Lt Gen Raju’s tenure over the last one year was defined by an improved security environment both along the Line of Control (LoC) and in Kashmir,” an Army statement read.
Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey to head Srinagar-based Chinar Corps ANI | Updated: Feb 23, 2021 11:46 IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 23 (ANI): Lieutenant GeneralDevendra Pratap Pandey is set to take over as the next corps commander of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps looking after the entire anti-terrorist operations in the Kashmir valley and Line of Control there.
He is presently the Director-General of the Territorial Army.
Lt General Pandey attended the strategic leadership institution National Defence College (NDC). He has also completed the National Security Strategy course from National War College, National Defence University. (ANI)
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