Defence Minister Parrikar to visit Jammu today

Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is presently on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, will on Saturday visit Jammu where he would visit the LoC in Rajouri district and Poonch district.

As per reports, Parrikar will also visit Nagrota headquarters of 16th Corps where General Officer Commanding, Lt. General K.H. Singh will brief him on the security situation along the LoC.

Yesterday, the Defence Minister visited the Siachen Glacier, accompanied by Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh. He was received at the Siachen Glacier Base Camp by Army Commander Northern Command and General Officer Commanding Fire and Fury Corps.

Parrikar carried out an aerial survey of the Siachen Glacier and on reaching the Siachen Base Camp laid a floral wreath paying tribute to the martyrs at the Siachen War memorial.

He addressed the troops and applauded their efforts for the defence of the country's frozen frontier and placing the call of duty above all.

The Defence Minister thereafter arrived at Leh and interacted with soldiers at the Rinchen Auditorium. He was briefed on the prevailing military situation along the borders of Ladakh. The Raksha Mantri also visited Chinar Corps last evening.