After reaching here, General Dwivedi immediately flew to Poonch district.

“The COAS visited the Brigade Headquarters in Poonch where he interacted with the Field Commanders regarding the latest situation along the Line of Control (LOC) and hinterland, emphasizing on the ongoing anti-terrorist operations in Poonch and Rajouri district in the light of terrorism Went." Incidents in Poonch, Rajouri and adjoining districts,” officials here said.

“After talks with field commanders, General Dwivedi will visit forward posts to take direct stock of the security situation. The COAS will fly back to Jammu and leave for Delhi later today,” officials said.

For General Upendra Dwivedi, coming to Jammu and Kashmir is like returning home. He has served as the Army Commander of the Udhampur headquartered Northern Command which controls all three Army Corps in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region.