GOC-in-C visits Karakoram Pass along Indo-China border
He was accompanied by GOC, Fire & Fury Corps and GOC, Trishul Division. He was briefed on the operational situation in the sector.
Statesman News Service | Jammu | December 15, 2018 6:35 pm
Lt General Ranbir Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, on Saturday visited the historic and strategic Karakoram Pass along the Indo – China border in Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) sector of Eastern Ladakh.
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He was accompanied by GOC, Fire & Fury Corps and GOC, Trishul Division. He was briefed on the operational situation in the sector.
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At Karakoram Pass, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh also met and interacted with an Indian Army Patrol. He complimented the troops for undertaking such an arduous task in extreme terrain and weather conditions in the interest of national security. He urged them to continue to uphold the highest standards of commitment and dedication to duty which Indian Army symbolizes.
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