Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviews security arrangements in Udhampur
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed security arrangements at a high-level meeting in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, on 27 April 2025, and met Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, who is to take over as GoC Northern Command from 1 May.
Summary
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh visited Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, on 27 April 2025 and reviewed security arrangements at a high-level official meeting, which the media was not allowed into. He said appropriate security responses would be ensured. He also met Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, who is to take over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC) of the Northern Command at Udhampur from 1 May, and appreciated the district administration's efforts.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 27 April 2025, Udhampur (J&K)
- Reviewed by
- Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh
- Northern Command
- Lt Gen Pratik Sharma to take over from 1 May
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, whom Union Minister Jitendra Singh met in Udhampur on 27 April 2025, was to take over which Army command from 1 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Northern Command
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma was to take over as GoC Northern Command, Udhampur, from 1 May.
Consider the following about Union Minister Jitendra Singh's visit to Udhampur on 27 April 2025: 1. The media was allowed into the high-level security meeting. 2. He met Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, the incoming GoC Northern Command. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The media was not allowed into the high-level security meeting.