Chief of Army Staff visits North Bengal and Sikkim
Gen Manoj Pandey, during his visit on Monday, greeted all ranks on the occasion of Deepavali and also reviewed the security situation along the Northern borders of Sikkim.
Gen Manoj Pandey, during his visit on Monday, greeted all ranks on the occasion of Deepavali and also reviewed the security situation along the Northern borders of Sikkim.
The COAS, accompanied by Lieutenant General JS Nain, Army Commander, Southern Command, then proceeded to the Pokharan Field Firing Ranges where he witnessed firing of various artillery guns, including equipment which is under development by indigenous manufacturers.
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.
'I want to assure the country that the sacrifice of the Galwan heroes will not go waste.'
The Army Chief will also visit the Korea Combat Training Centre in Inje Country, Gangwon Province and Advance Defence Development (ADD) at Daejeon.
The COAS was briefed by Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi on the operational preparedness, up-gradation of security infrastructure and the internal security matters.
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The Army Chief interacted with the troops in the forward locations and expressed complete confidence in the Indian Army’s capabilities to thwart any nefarious design of the enemies of the country.
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