Lucknow, May 26: Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat visited the Headquarters Central Command here Saturday to review operational readiness of the forces.

After being briefed by Lieutenant General B.S. Negi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command, the Army chief expressed satisfaction on the efforts being made to ensure capability enhancement and operational effectiveness of the forces and development of infrastructure in the central sector, an army statement said.

General Rawat conveyed his appreciation to the Surya Command for achieving a high degree of coordination in operations with the IAF.

He was also briefed by Air Marshal S.B.P. Sinha, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command and formation commanders, on various other operational aspects. 

The chief also interacted with the officers of the Central Command and exhorted them to be fully prepared to meet all contemporary and emerging challenges. 

 

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Jammu (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu on Friday night ahead of the hectic day-long campaigning on Saturday during which he will address five public rallies in three districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Shah arrived here from Delhi and drove straight to the State Guest house, a senior BJP leader said.

Shah will fly to Poonch early tomorrow morning and address the first of four rallies in Mendhar followed by Surankote in Poonch district, he added.

Shah is scheduled to address rallies in Thanamandi and Rajouri followed by Akhnoor in Jammu.

He is also expected to hold a rally in the Nowshera constituency in support of Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Sunday.