Army chief s visit assumes significance as India and China have been engaged in a standoff.
New Delhi:
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General MM Naravane on Tuesday visited Siachen and Eastern Ladakh and reviewed the operational situation in the sectors.
Along with him were Army Commander Northern Command Lt Gen YK Joshi and General Officer Commanding Fire and Fury Corps Lt Gen PGK Menon.
According to an official release, General Naravane interacted with the troops and complimented them for their steadfastness and high morale, while being deployed in some of the harshest terrain, altitude and weather conditions.
Gen MM Naravane #COAS visited #Siachen & #EasternLadakh & reviewed the operational preparedness. #COAS also interacted with the troops & complimented them for their steadfastness & high morale, while being deployed in some of the harshest terrain, altitude & weather conditions. pic.twitter.com/BsC2GitE0A ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) April 27, 2021