General Qamar witnesses soldiers' sniper training in Bahawalpur garrison

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Bahawalpur Corps on Thursday and was briefed on operational, training and administrative matters of the garrison.

The army chief also witnessed snipers’ training of soldiers who demonstrated successfully shooting targets at long ranges as far as 1,500 metres, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

Interacting with officers and men, General Qamar appreciated their professional prowess and high morale.

“The COAS lauded shooters on their commendable marksmanship skills,” the military’s media wing said.

The army chief particularly congratulated trainers for optimum utilisation of extreme long range facility developed to train high quality marksmen and snipers “who are proving decisive in today’s battlefield environment”.

Training is vital part of every soldier's professional development and must remain our hallmark to meet the challenges of future battle field, the ISPR quoted the COAS as saying.

He also inaugurated Soldiers Club at Bahawalpur Garrison for the welfare of troops and their families.

Earlier, on arrival, Corps Commander Bahawalpur Lieutenant General Syed Muhammad Adnan received Gen Qamar.