Technology new strategic arena of competition, driving geo-political powerplay: Army Chief
The Army Chief said emergency procurement powers given by the Centre has helped the force to modernise itself.
The Army Chief said emergency procurement powers given by the Centre has helped the force to modernise itself.
"We have had a total of 20 senior higher military commander level meetings and 14 WMCC meetings since April 2020. So through these talks, we're hopeful that we'll find a resolution," to the ongoing military face-off, he added.
Addressing the Army’s annual press conference here on Thursday, Gen Pande said with a high level of operation readiness, the deployment is robust and balanced.
Three civilians, who were picked up by the Army after Poonch terror attack, were found dead under mysterious circumstances.
He also laid a wreath at the Siachen War Memorial to honour the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice at the world’s highest battlefield.
The outgoing ISI chief had played a crucial part in the Doha talks that led to the American departure from Afghanistan and more recently in meeting Taliban hardliners to cobble together a government in Kabul.
He also visited 'INS Teg', a Missile Frigate affiliated with the 'Sikh Light Infantry Regiment'. In the evening, the General Naravane called on Bhagat Singh Koshyari, the Governor of Maharashtra, and discussed issues of mutual interest including welfare and resettlement of Veterans in the State.
The internal security committee of the Wolesi Jirga, the lower house of Parliament, said that Gen. Ahmadzai has fallen short of fulfilling his responsibilities and that during his time he has been focused on rivalries with members of the army corps instead of managing the war.
While appreciating the current state of peace prevailing along the Line of Control, General Naravane cautioned all the commanders and troops to not let their guards down and to remain prepared to meet any emerging security challenges effectively, the army said.
Naravane also said that India is keeping an eye on the developments on the Chinese side.
