CDS Gen Rawat visits Ladakh sector to gauge situation at LAC ANI | Updated: Jan 11, 2021 15:14 IST
Leh (Ladakh) [India], January 11 (ANI): Amid the ongoing conflict with China, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat is on a visit to Ladakh sector on Monday where he would be briefed on the current situation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) by the top commanders of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps .
The visit of the seniormost military officer in the country to the Ladakh area is coming at a time when India and China are locked in a military conflict over aggression shown by the Chinese in April-May timeframe this year.
Updated Jan 02, 2021 | 17:50 IST
Only Indian soldiers could remain vigilant under such challenging situations ever willing to go beyond the call of duty to safeguard the borders, says CDS General Bipin Rawat. Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat | Photo Credit: ANI
New Delhi: On completion of one year in office, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Saturday visited forward military bases along the China border in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. He said nothing can deter the Indian Armed Forces on remaining steadfast in their call for duty.
After witnessing measures adopted by troops to maintain effective surveillance and enhanced operational readiness, General Rawat said, “Only Indian soldiers could remain vigilant under such challenging situations ever willing to go beyond the call of duty to safeguard the borders.
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