Gulmarg, May 23 -- Aaqib Khan

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence on Saturday carried out a comprehensive review of the preparedness, operational challenges, and infrastructure of armed forces deployed in border and high-altitude areas of north Kashmir.

The committee visited key strategic locations, including the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS), the Gulmarg Convention Centre, and the Gulmarg Gondola, officials said.

During the visit, the panel was briefed on the functioning, training modules, and operational readiness of troops operating in mountainous terrains and extreme weather conditions.The delegation also travelled to Kongdori and Apharwat to assess the capabilities of personnel stationed in high-altitude zones. ...