Chief of Army Staff visits North Bengal and Sikkim
Gen Manoj Pandey, during his visit on Monday, greeted all ranks on the occasion of Deepavali and also reviewed the security situation along the Northern borders of Sikkim.
Statesman News Service | Siliguri | October 24, 2022 7:47 pm
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Chief of the Army Staff General (COAS) Manoj Pandey, who is on a visit to East Sikkim, Indo-China border, has exhorted the troops to maintain readiness for all types of challenges.
The COAS Gen Pandey visited military stations in North Bengal and border areas of neighbouring state Sikkim since Sunday. Gen Pandey, during his visit on Monday, greeted all ranks on the occasion of Deepavali and also reviewed the security situation along the Northern borders of Sikkim.
He was accompanied by Lt Gen RP Kalita Army Commander, Eastern Command, and Lt Gen Tarun Kumar Aich, GOC Trishakti Corps.
It may be noted here that the COAS arrived at Sukna Military Station in the Darjeeling district on 23 October and interacted with the troops in a programme of India’s cultural heritage and unity in diversity.
The Army Chief expressed satisfaction at the pace of infrastructure development along the border areas.
After visiting East Sikkim and reviewing the operational situation and preparedness of the field formations deployed along the Northern Borders in the Sikkim sector, Gen Pandey expressed his satisfaction and exhorted the troops to maintain readiness for all types of challenges, an official Press release said.
The Army Chief also complimented the mountaineering team that summited Mt Jonangand Mt Domekhang and the Shooting team of Trishakti Corps here.
Just days after reaching an agreement with China on de-escalation and patrolling along disputed areas in eastern Ladakh's Demchok and Depsang, India is set to display its military prowess with a major tri-services exercise along its eastern border with China
General Dwivedi highlighted that these advancements are part of a larger push to prepare the Army for future conflicts through enhanced weapons, systems, and logistics suitable for high-altitude and varied terrains.
The event is jointly organized by the Eastern Command, Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).
