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The Army Chief met the White Knight Corps personnel deployed at the forward base of the LoC.

Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane arrived in Jammu on Tuesday on a two-day visit amid increasing attacks on non-Kashmiris in Kashmir. He met the White Knight Corps personnel posted at the forward base of the LoC here. During this he was apprised of the situation along the Line of Control by the Army officers of the Corps.

Non-Kashmiris are being selectively killed in the Kashmir Valley for the past few days. Terrorists have killed 11 civilians in the Valley this month.

Military officers of the White Knight Corps briefing the Army Chief about the forward base.

Military officers of the White Knight Corps briefing the Army Chief about the forward base.

What is the White Knight Corps?
The White Knight Corps was established on 1 June 1972. Along with protecting the LoC, this unit of the army also combats terrorism. This Corps also has the responsibility of running empowerment programs for the local people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Said on China – ready to deal with the threat
In an interview given on October 2, the Army Chief made a statement about China. He had told that for the first time K9-Vajra guns have been deployed on the border with Ladakh. This self-propelled howitzer cannon is capable of hitting targets up to 50 km away.

K-9 Vajra will increase the strength of the army
General Naravane had said that K-9 Vajra can also be used in high altitude areas on the border. It has also been successfully tested. It will be included in all the regiments of the army, which will increase the strength of the army.

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