Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Chitral and surrounding areas here on Wednesday.
His 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 resort to excessive
force, to avoid civilian casualties on Afghan side.
COAS interacted with the troops and commended their bravery,
steadfastness and restraint. He also met the tribal elders and
appreciated their cooperation.
Earlier on arrival at Chitral COAS was received by Corps Commander Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik. SANA
