JAMMU, March 6 -- To bolster logistical capabilities and replenish supplies along the Line of Control (LoC), the army has initiated the recruitment of 800 civilian porters for Rajouri and Poonch districts.

The recruitment drive, primarily managed by Nagrota-based White Knight Corps, comes at a time when the Pir Panjal region has seen a spike in infiltration attempts and an uptick in Pak drones along the de-facto border.

Porters act as the backbone for the Army, transporting essential supplies to troops at the forward posts located at a height of 10,000 to 12,000 feet.

The melting of snow in March marks an increase in infiltration attempts from across the border.

"279 Porter Company is being raised for 179 days with effect from April 1...