SRINAGAR (PTI): General Officer Commanding-In-Chief of Indian Army's Northern Command Lt General Ranbir Singh Tuesday reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness in the Eastern Ladakh sector of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said in Srinagar.

"Lt Gen Singh visited forward areas to review the security situation and operational preparedness in Eastern Ladakh today (Tuesday)," defence spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said.

He said the Army Commander was accompanied by the Fire and Fury Corps Commander during the visit.

"The Army Commander was briefed in detail by the General Officer Commanding Trishul Division about the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness in Eastern Ladakh," the spokesman said.

During his interaction with the troops, Lt Gen Singh appreciated their hard work and dedication in their endeavour to safeguard the nation's borders while operating in hostile terrain and adverse weather conditions, he added.