Srinagar, Apr 8: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi Tuesday visited forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir to assess the prevailing security situation and assessed the overall operational preparedness in Srinagar.
“#GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS, visited Srinagar to assess the current security situation and operational preparedness. During the visit, a detailed briefing was given by the General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps.#COAS also interacted with Formation Commanders and discussed wide-ranging issues on the current security scenario.#COAS commended all ranks for their unwavering commitment, operational readiness and professionalism. #IndianArmy#YearofTechAbsorption#DecadeofTransformation @DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD@HQ_IDS_India@NorthernComd_IA@ChinarcorpsIA@Whiteknight_IA @RisingStarCorps,” Chinar Corps-Indian Army said in a post on X.
In Srinagar, COAS was briefed about overall operational preparedness by General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lt General Prashant Srivastava.
During his visit to forward posts in north Kashmir, General Dwivedi interacted with officers and soldiers stationed at various forward locations, lauding their unwavering dedication and resilience while operating under extremely challenging and hostile conditions.
The COAS was briefed by field commanders on the overall security scenario, counter-infiltration grid, and measures being undertaken to ensure peace and stability in Kashmir.
“General Upendra Dwivedi, #COAS visited forward posts on the Line of Control in North Kashmir to evaluate the security situation and operational readiness. #COAS interacted with the troops and commended them for their exceptional dedication and resilience in the face of challenging conditions. He emphasised the crucial role of integrating technology into operations and encouraged personnel to remain vigilant against both existing and emerging security threats. #IndianArmy#YearofTechAbsorption#DecadeofTransformation@DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD@HQ_IDS_India@NorthernComd_IA@ChinarCorpsIA,” ADGP-Indian Army said in a post on X.
General Dwivedi during the interaction, commended the troops for maintaining a high level of operational alertness and morale amid adverse weather and terrain.
He appreciated their efforts in safeguarding the nation’s borders and thwarting infiltration attempts by terrorist elements.
Underscoring the importance of technological advancement in modern warfare, the Army Chief stressed the need for integrating cutting-edge technology into day-to-day operations to enhance surveillance, intelligence-gathering, and response capabilities.
“Technology will act as a force multiplier in countering both existing and emerging security threats along the LoC,” he said.
The Army Chief also urged the troops to remain ever vigilant, citing the dynamic nature of threats, including cross-border infiltration, the use of drones, and other unconventional tactics.
He reiterated the Indian Army’s commitment to maintaining peace in J&K while ensuring a robust counter-terrorism posture.
