Army Commander Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma Chairs Core Group Review to Bolster Joint Operations

Srinagar, January 23, 2026: In a major move to reinforce the security apparatus in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, the Army Commander of Northern Command, chaired a high-level Core Group Security Review meeting in Srinagar today.

The meeting was attended by top-tier officials from the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, and other vital security agencies. A central focus of the session was an update on the joint operational review that commenced on January 22, 2026, aimed at sharpening the region’s counter-terrorism and security strategy.

The discussions emphasized the critical need for bolstering inter-agency intelligence sharing and enhancing the precision of joint operations to ensure a proactive security posture across the Union Territory.

Furthermore, the Army Commander underscored the importance of strengthening coordination through integrated Joint Control Centres (JCCs) to achieve optimal operational effectiveness.

By streamlining communication and tactical planning between different wings of the security forces, the leadership aims to create a more seamless and responsive defense framework.

This strategic review comes at a crucial time, ensuring that all security components are perfectly synchronized and capable of maintaining the “new normal” of peace and stability in the region through calibrated, multi-agency cooperation.