The Indian Army on Sunday said that the security situation in Kashmir is under control and there is nothing to worry about the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan.
Lieutenant General D P Pandey, General Officer Commanding of the Army's 15 Corps madebthese remarks while talking to media persons on the sidelines of the final match of the Kashmir Premier League cricket tournament. He was the chief guest at the Sher-e-Kashmir stadium.
"This is a playground and I do not want to comment about the outsiders. But remember, the security situation here is in our control and there is nothing to worry about it," he said, replying to a question on the challenges for the security establishment in Kashmir in the wake of Afghanistan's takeover by the Taliban.
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Lt. Gen Pandey also appealed to the general youth of Kashmir valley to focus on every sport hoping that more athletes like gold medalist Neeraj Chopra can come up.
"Today, National Sports Day is being celebrated and there could not have been a great day for this final than today. I take this opportunity to appeal to the youth to focus on every sport and not cricket so that god willing, a Neeraj Chopra comes to the fore from here," he said.
The General then talked about sports and the upside it brings into the life of a youth. He gave the example of Yusuf Pathan, who was also present on the occasion. Lt. Gen Pandey emphasized the discipline that sports teaches, saying that youngsters of Jammu have a lot of talent.
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"Like you and me, he (Pathan) rose from a small village and reached here with his hard work. I am sure all of you will learn from him and move forward to become good citizens, good sportsmen with full discipline, and earn a name for the country," he said.
