CDS conducts strategic review in Udhampur, lauds counter-terror ops
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Sunday visited the Army’s Northern Command at Udhampur, where he interacted with senior Army officers.
He met the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, who was actively involved in the planning and execution of Operation Sindoor.
He also visited Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station, Haryana. The CDS conducted a strategic review and operational assessment in the Northern and Western theatres during the visit.
At Udhampur, the CDS was briefed on the Northern Army’s success in neutralising the terror network, dismantling adversary’s assets that supported terrorism, and implementing counter measures to protect military’s assets and civil population during Operation Sindoor. He was also informed about the efforts by the Northern Army to rehabilitate civilians in border areas who were targeted by the adversary.
An official spokesperson said “The Northern Army Commander gave an update on the continued operational and logistics preparedness of the Northern Army and assured the CDS of its commitment in protecting the borders, while also launching an all-out effort to eradicate terrorism in J&K”.
General Anil Chauhan paid tribute to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor, lauding the valour, resolve, precision and discipline of all ranks. He acknowledged the operational excellence achieved by the field formations responsible for the Northern and Western borders in J&K and Punjab.
The CDS commended the overall synergy and timely execution of operational tasks under challenging conditions. He emphasised the importance of continued vigilance, jointness and synergy across the services to address evolving threats. He exhorted them to render a helping hand in the rehabilitation of the civilians who were targeted by the adversary.
“The visit concluded with the CDS expressing his deep appreciation for the exemplary conduct and successful execution of military operations which reaffirmed the faith reposed by the nation in its Armed Forces. He attributed the overall success achieved in attaining national security objectives to high morale, discipline and unwavering commitment of the Indian Army” the spokesperson stated.
