J&K, May 15: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday visited Baramulla in Jammu & Kashmir and urged the troops to remain vigilant for the ongoing conflict with Pakistan.
He lauded the troops for their valiance in safeguarding the international border during the Operation Sindoor. However, he asked them to stay prepared to respond to any challenge posed by the foes.
In an X post, the Army said the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited the Dagger Division of Chinar Corps.
"General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, visited forward locations of the Dagger Division, Chinar Corps and interacted with all ranks. Addressing the troops, he commended them for their valour, josh and vigilant actions towards dominating the Line of Control during Operation Sindoor," Additional Directorate General of Public Information said in the post.
"The COAS appreciated the role played by the Dagger Division in providing succour to the civilians subjected to dastardly trans-Line of Control shelling by Pakistan. He emphasised the need for troops to remain ever prepared to respond to any challenge with decisive force," the Army said.
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