Pahalgam terror attack: Western Army commander reviews operational preparedness of troops in Kathua
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Lt Gen #ManojKumarKatiyar, PVSM,AVSM, #ArmyCommander #WesternCommand reviewed operational preparedness of #RisingStarCorps & visited forward areas in Bani-Machhedi #Kathua. He commended troops for their unwavering steadfastness & exceptional professionalism in… pic.twitter.com/srSJ0Q3cx8
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