A Military special train with approximately 700 army personnel on board which started from Bangaluru on 17 April 2020 arrived at Jammu Railway station today morning. In the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic all necessary arrangements at the Jammu Railway Station with respect to reception, segregation, disinfection and transportation till place of duty were thoroughly organised by the Tiger Division.
In the prevailing security scenario along the Line of Control in J&K, it has been a necessity to boost the strength of security personnel required for enhancing operational readiness of units deployed in operational areas in North India. In a significant move Military Special train was planned for move of army personnel, who have completed their professional courses at Army Training establishments to reach their units deployed in operational areas. The Army ensured that all personnel had undergone the mandated quarantine period as also social distancing was adhered to throughout the journey, as also during detraining and screening at Jammu Railway station.
On arrival at the station, all the personnel were screened and thereafter ensuring all necessary guidelines, transported to their respective units deployed in J&K.
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