New Delhi: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General MM Naravane on Monday visited forward areas of the Rising Star Corps to review the current security situation and operational readiness of the troops deployed on ground in Jammu-Pathankot region.
In a statement, the Army PRO said that the COAS was briefed by Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, GOC, Rising Star Corps on the operational preparedness, up-gradation of security infrastructure and the internal security matters. The Army Chief accompanied by GOC Tiger Division reviewed operational preparedness in forward areas. He interacted with the field formation Commanders and troops on ground during forward area visit.
The General also visited the forward areas of Gurj Division and was briefed by Maj Gen YP Khanduri, GOC Gurj Division.
The COAS reinstated the fact of ‘Zero tolerance’ against the ceasefire violations by Pakistan and infiltration attempts by terrorists.
Army chief reviews operation preparedness in Jammu-Pathankot region
Army Chief’s stern messages comes in the backdrop of increased ceasefire violations by Pakistan. Pakistan has intensified ceasefire violations in Jammu and Kashmir and the Indian Army has said it has recorded as many as 2,542 violations till June 30.
“The Army chief further highlighted that all agencies of the services and Govt are working together relentlessly and will continue to do the same to defeat the nefarious design of proxy war being fueled by our adversaries, said the spokesperson.
“The Army Chief addressed all ranks of Western Command through video conferencing and lauded the morale of the troops. He expressed complete confidence in Indian Army’s capabilities to thwart any misadventure by the enemies of our country and handle any situation, the spokesperson said.
