RAWALPINDI (Online) - Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez
Kayani visited Chitral and surrounding areas on Wednesday. According to
ISPR, COAS visit was in the backdrop of recent incidents wherein large
number of Afghan terrorists attacked few posts of Chitral Scouts. The
aggressors were pushed back successfully without resorting to excessive
force, to avoid civilian casualties on Afghan side.
He also met the tribal elders and appreciated their cooperation.
Earlier, on arrival at Chitral, the COAS was received by Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik.