Army organised a Village Defence Committee (VDC) meet at village Saaj in District Rajouri (J&K). The VDCs play a significant part in assisting the forces in Counter Terrorism Operations, maintaining vigil over inimical elements and assisting in maintaining peace in the region.
Meaningful interaction was carried out with local members and modalities of training of VDCs were also discussed. Indian Army assisted all the members of VDC in further improving their self defence capabilities and laid emphasis on the role of Village Defence Committee. VDC members were also briefed about the prevalent situation with respect to modus operandi of terrorists in order to execute swift and effective response, tactics being employed by anti-national elements and how important their role is to ensure sustained peace and prosperity in the region.
