Continue vigilance, synergy to address evolving threats: CDS
Jammu, May 25: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan Sunday stressed the need for continued vigilance, jointness and synergy across the Services to address evolving threats post ‘Operation Sindoor’.
He issued these instructions in his interactions with the Northern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar and senior Staff Officers during his visits to prestigious commands at Udhampur and Chandimandir aimed at strategic review and operational assessment in the Northern and Western theatres, post Operation Sindoor.
Chief of Defence Staff also exhorted them to render a helping hand in rehabilitation of the civilians who were targetted by the adversary.
CDS Chauhan visited the Indian Army’s Northern Command at Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir and Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station, Haryana on Sunday.
He interacted with the Army Commanders, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma and Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, and senior Staff Officers who were actively involved in the planning and execution of ‘Operation Sindoor.’
CDS Chauhan, as per army spokesperson, conducted a strategic review and operational assessment in the Northern and Western theatres during the visit.
Notably, Jammu, Samba and Kathua come under Western Command of the Indian Army while 14 Corps; 15 Corps and 16 Corps come under Northern Command. Both commands take care of the security of western borders of the country besides other strategic commands.
General Chauhan, during the interaction, remembered the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during ‘Operation Sindoor’, lauding the valour, resolve, precision and discipline of all ranks. He acknowledged the operational excellence achieved by the field formations responsible for the Northern and Western borders in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.
General Chauhan also commended the overall synergy and timely accomplishment of operational tasks under challenging conditions. “He emphasised the importance of continued vigilance, jointness and synergy across the Services to address evolving threats. He exhorted them to render a helping hand in rehabilitation of the civilians who were targeted by the adversary,” the spokesperson said.
At Udhampur, the CDS was briefed on the success of the Northern Army in neutralising the terror network, adversary’s assets that supported terror and counter measures taken to protect the own military assets and civil population during ‘Operation Sindoor.’
“He was apprised about the efforts by the Northern Army in the rehabilitation of the civilians of the border areas who were targeted by the adversary. The Northern Army Commander gave an update on the continued operational and logistics preparedness of the Northern Army and assured the CDS of its commitment in protecting the borders, while also launching an all-out effort to eradicate terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir,” the spokesperson said.
At Chandimandir, a comprehensive brief on the kinetic and non-kinetic punitive response during ‘Operation Sindoor’ was given by the Western Army Commander.
A detailed overview of the operational environment, defence preparedness and key outcomes of the operation were provided, while underscoring the prevailing security situation along the Western borders.
“Inputs on technological infusion and enhanced logistics capability, contributing to high operational efficiency, real-time situational awareness, strengthening the military capability of Western Army were also highlighted,” the spokesperson said.
General Chauhan was also given an insight into veterans’ care and medi-care facilities extended to serving and retired personnel reflecting the Indian Army’s firm commitment to welfare of those who serve the national cause.
Winding up his visit, the CDS, according to spokesperson, expressed his deep appreciation for the exemplary conduct and successful execution of military operations which reaffirmed the faith reposed by the nation in its Armed Forces.
He attributed the overall success achieved in attaining national security objectives to high morale, discipline and unwavering commitment of the Indian Army.
