JAMMU: Western Command
Army commander Lt Gen R P Singh on Saturday visited Yol garrison and reviewed operational readiness of Rising Star Corps in its area of responsibility, besides measures taken by the Corps to control the spread of Covid-19 within the military station.
Jammu-based defence spokesperson Lt Col Devender Anand said, “Lt Gen P N Ananthanarayanan, SM, GOC, Rising Star Corps, received the Army commander on his arrival at Yol Cantt and updated him about the operational readiness of the Corps.
The Army commander was also updated on the state of Covid-19 infections in the area and measures taken by the Rising Star Corps to control the infections within the military station. The officer was also briefed about assistance being provided to ex-servicemen and aid to civil administration."
Lt Gen R P Singh complimented all ranks for their high state of operational preparedness and measures taken to combat the pandemic.
“The Army commander especially appreciated the efforts of doctors, military nursing staff and other medical, non-medical staff for their relentless efforts during the pandemic and felicitated them," the spokesperson added.