Srinagar, (UNI): Army Commander, Northern Command Lieutenant General Yogesh Kumar Joshi and Chinar Corps Commander Lieutenant General D P Pandey boarded the train in Kashmir and travelled from Anantnag to Qazigund in south Kashmir, a defence spokesman said in Srinagar.
Prior to embarking the train, the Army Commander interacted with commuters at the Railway Station.
“ The Army Commander and the Chinar Corps Commander travelled by the train from Anantnag to Qazigund, where their co-passengers were surprised to see the senior army officers travelling with them,” he added.
The spokesman said Lt Gen Joshi, paid an impromptu and surprise visit to Anantnag Railway station at 1115 hours Wednesday and interacted with local populace, commuters and the Railway Staff.
“The Army Commander’s affection and love for the citizens of J&K is well acknowledged and he is known to meet people on all occasions,” the spokesman said.
In July 2021, Lt Gen Joshi led a motor bike rally from Udhampur to Kargil to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas, through the Kashmir Valley .
