Around 300-400 Pak terrorists trying to infiltrate across LoC: Indian Army Chief
India | January 15, 2021 14:55 ISTThe Army Chief also said that the forces deployed at Line of Control are giving a befitting reply to Pakistan's Ceasefire violations.
The Army Chief also said that the forces deployed at Line of Control are giving a befitting reply to Pakistan's Ceasefire violations.
Talking about increasing security challenges at the Line of Actual Control, the Chief of Army Staff said a need was felt about "rebalancing" of troops along the northern borders, adding "that is what we have put in place now."
The Chief of Army staff said he was hopeful that India and China will be able to reach an agreement for disengagement and de-escalation based on an approach of mutual and equal security.
The Army chief undertook an on-the-spot inspection of the state of the habitat of troops on the forward line of defences at Rechin La. He appreciated the efforts made by the formation to make troops comfortable along the LAC.
Indian Army chief General M M Naravane on Sunday met top Saudi generals and discussed issues of common interest and ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation during his historic visit to the Gulf Kingdom.
Army Chief General MM Naravane on November 28 said terrorism continues to be a serious threat along country's western borders, and terrorists from Pakistan have been making "desperate attempts" to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir to disrupt the local body elections.
Exuding hopes for a positive outcome with the talks between Indian and Chinese militaries, Army chief general MM Naravane on Tuesday said both the nations will hopefully reach an agreement on disengagement and de-escalation of tension in eastern Ladakh.
The Chief of Army Staff Indian Army General MM Naravane conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army by President Bidya Devi Bhandari at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Thursday.
Army Chief General MM Naravane, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), is on a two day visit to Kashmir to review the security situation at the border forward posts amid India-China LAC stand-off.
The situation along LAC is slightly tensed. Keeping in view of the situation, we have taken precautionary deployment for our own safety & security, so that our security & integrity remain safeguarded: Army Chief
Army Chief General MM Naravane, who is on a two-day visit to Ladakh, on Friday said that precautionary deployment had been made in view of the tense situation between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his security view visit to Ladakh amid border row with China, interacted with troops at Lukung, along with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Leh with Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane on Friday. Both of them will review the situation caused by the China-India standoff at Line Of Actual and discuss plan of action.
Indian Air Force has deployed its fighter jets and helicopters to guard Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. Watch this video to know more.
Army Chief General MM Naravane visited forward areas in Eastern Ladakh & reviewed the operational situation on the ground. Army Chief commended troops for their high morale & exhorted them to continue working with zeal & enthusiasm.
Even as talks to de-escalate tension between India and China go on, Army Chief General Manoj Naravane paid a visit to military hospital in Leh and interacted with injured soldiers. Army Chief also spoke with soldiers who were injured in a scuffle between Indian and Chinese armies on June 15.
China has agreed to step back in the Galwan valley after Corps Commander level talks between India and China on June 22, 2020 at Moldo. The talks were held in a cordial, positive and constructive atmosphere. The development has come when Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane has also left for Leh to take stock of situation.
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has said people of Jammu and Kashmir are absolutely fed up with militancy and terrorism and they want the situation to return to normal.
Addressing gentlemen cadets at the Indian Military Academy as the reviewing officer of a passing out parade, Gen Naravane said they are being commissioned as officers into the army under the most daunting of circumstances and the high standards of their military training will help them overcome the challenges lying in store for them.
On Tuesday, satellite images showed construction at the Ngari Gunsa Airport in Tibet, which is around 200 km from Pangong Lake - the site of skirmishes between Chinese and Indian troops earlier this month.
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