NEW DELHI: The operational situation along the border with Pakistan in Rajasthan and the Kutch region was reviewed on Monday by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi , who also took stock of the air defence systems deployed under ' Operation Sindoor ' in forward areas.
Gen Chauhan visited the Suratgarh military station and Naliya air force station, while Gen Dwivedi was at Longewala and other forward areas under the Army's 12 Konark Corps in the desert sector.
"In his interaction with troops, the CDS emphasised the importance of maintaining high operational readiness and resilience in the face of evolving security challenges. He said they must remain ever prepared for responding to any challenge with decisive force," an officer said.
Gen Dwivedi, taking stock of the joint actions taken by the Army in close coordination with IAF and BSF in the desert sector, in turn, also praised the troops for their vigilance, including the successful neutralisation of enemy drone incursions, which effectively prevented any misadventure by the adversary in the region.
Another officer said the desert sector, which stretches from Jaisalmer to the Kutch region, witnessed "a swift and coordinated" operational response from the Army, IAF and BSF, which not only "blunted the enemy's intent" but also established "a new normal" in maintaining operational dominance along the western front.
"The calibrated positioning of weapon systems and other operational enablers, aligned with civil administration support, ensured effective area domination and neutralization of potential threats," he said.
"Gen Dwivedi commended the commanders and units for their professionalism, high morale, and integrated execution of operational plans. He highlighted the Army's unflinching readiness to meet future challenges with decisive force, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and ensuring high operational preparedness amidst a dynamic security environment," he added.
Gen Chauhan visited the Suratgarh military station and Naliya air force station, while Gen Dwivedi was at Longewala and other forward areas under the Army's 12 Konark Corps in the desert sector.
"In his interaction with troops, the CDS emphasised the importance of maintaining high operational readiness and resilience in the face of evolving security challenges. He said they must remain ever prepared for responding to any challenge with decisive force," an officer said.
Gen Dwivedi, taking stock of the joint actions taken by the Army in close coordination with IAF and BSF in the desert sector, in turn, also praised the troops for their vigilance, including the successful neutralisation of enemy drone incursions, which effectively prevented any misadventure by the adversary in the region.
Another officer said the desert sector, which stretches from Jaisalmer to the Kutch region, witnessed "a swift and coordinated" operational response from the Army, IAF and BSF, which not only "blunted the enemy's intent" but also established "a new normal" in maintaining operational dominance along the western front.
"The calibrated positioning of weapon systems and other operational enablers, aligned with civil administration support, ensured effective area domination and neutralization of potential threats," he said.
"Gen Dwivedi commended the commanders and units for their professionalism, high morale, and integrated execution of operational plans. He highlighted the Army's unflinching readiness to meet future challenges with decisive force, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and ensuring high operational preparedness amidst a dynamic security environment," he added.
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