He said that nearly 200 terrorists were waiting across the LoC in Pakistan to infiltrate but our alert troops are deployed at the borders and we are determined to eliminate them there itself, he said.
Lt. General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday visited the forward areas to review the operational preparedness of the Army units and also steps taken to foil infiltration of terrorists.
A massive search operation has been underway in the forest area for the past four days but the terrorists are untraceable.
Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi said talks are going on at different levels and all our formations are at high level of Operation Preparedness.
A total of 33 officers, three Junior Commissioned Officers and 29 Other Ranks were awarded and recognized for various acts of valour and distinguished service.
Lt. General Dwivedi is currently on four days visit to Ladakh where he took stock of the security situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) where the Chinese troops are on the other side.
The Lt General is on a four-day visit to Eastern Ladakh to review operational preparedness, training, and progress of induction of modern weapon systems, equipment and logistics assets.
The events were followed by interaction, medical check-ups and grievances redressal of various issues.
Whenever there is an irritant, we immediately call for talks at the battalion or brigade level and come to an amicable solution.
Local Commanders also briefed about the development defence works being carried out at their respective locations.
