Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi during his visit to the forward locations of White Knight Corps along the Line of Control (LoC), in Poonch. In a strategic move underscoring India's vigilance, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. This visit, his first since assuming command as the 30th Chief of the Indian Army on June 30, holds significant importance amid the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and extensive anti-terror operations, particularly in the hilly terrains of the region.
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi during his visit to the forward locations of White Knight Corps along the Line of Control (LoC), in Poonch. Upon his arrival in Jammu, Gen Dwivedi immediately flew to the critical border district of Poonch. There, he assessed the security landscape and operational readiness of the troops stationed along the LoC.
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi during his visit to the forward locations of White Knight Corps along the Line of Control (LoC), in Poonch. According to officials, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) was thoroughly briefed on the operational preparedness by the ground commanders. Praising the troops for their unwavering professionalism, Gen Dwivedi emphasized the necessity of remaining resolute in the face of current and emerging security challenges.
"Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi was briefed on the operational preparedness by the commanders on the ground. The COAS lauded all ranks for maintaining high standards of professionalism and exhorted them to remain steadfast to meet all current and emerging security challenges,” stated the additional directorate general of public information.