Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman on Monday visited Mingora, Swat. The COAS and CAS met field commanders and held informal discussions with them on operational matters, a news release of ISPR issued here said.
They were also briefed, in detail, by the General Officer Commanding on the current operations and the future, consolidation/hold strategy. The Commissioner Malakand also briefed them on the emerging civil plan for the Malakand Division. The COAS directed the General Officer Commanding to focus on the return of the IDPs, in peace and security, and on preparing a contingency plan for this crucial part of the post-operational stage.
Later, the COAS and CAS met with the troops and freely exchanged views with them. They appreciated their high morale. The COAS thanked the CAS for effective Air support during all phases of the operation. The CAS announced the establishment of a water purification plant in Mingora. Earlier, on arrival in the area, they were received by the Corps Commander.