Western Army Commander reviews operational preparedness in Jammu, Samba, Kathua

Jammu, Nov 7: General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Western Command, Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar Friday reviewed the operational preparedness of troops deployed in forward areas of Jammu, Kathua, Samba and Pathankot.

During his visit, Lt Gen Katiyar also commended the steadfast sense of duty to the highest standards of operational excellence with a blend of professional outlook and highest standards of operational excellence.

“Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, Army Commander reviewed the operational preparedness of troops deployed in forward areas of Jammu, Kathua, Samba and Pathankot ensuring they remain poised to respond to any contingency,” Western Command posted on its ‘X’ handle.

Lt Gen Katiyar lauded their (troops’) professionalism, seamless integration of emerging technologies and unwavering commitment to the highest standards of operational excellence. “Their resolve and readiness stand as a testament to the Army’s unflinching vigilance and strength of purpose,” Western Command posted.

On October 14, in a media interaction on the sidelines of a mega ex-servicemen rally and other events organised at Satwari Ground, Jammu by the Tiger Division, to mark the diamond jubilee of Indian victory in 1965 war, Lt Gen Katiyar had cautioned that Pakistan might attempt a Pahalgam-like attack again in pursuance of its policy of “bleed India with a thousand cuts.”

Yet, he had asserted that the Indian Army was fully prepared to deal with any mischief by Pakistan and its (India’s) response would be deadlier than the ‘Operation Sindoor.’

“India has inflicted heavy damage to Pakistan in Operation Sindoor. But Pakistan will not change its course. Therefore, we will have to remain prepared and we are. The Indian Army is fully ready to take on Pakistan, in case of any mischief. Mind it, this time our response, our action will be ‘deadlier than the Operation Sindoor.’ It has to be deadlier,” Western Army Commander had stated.