China standoff: CDS General Rawat visits forward air bases in Arunachal
He also visited forward most air maintained posts in Dibang Valley and Lohit sector of Arunachal Pradesh. CDS Bipin Rawat interacting with forces in Arunachal Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)
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Updated: Jan 2, 2021, 10:19 PM IST
Amid the border standoff with China, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat visited forward air bases in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday and interacted with soldiers of the Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Special Frontier Force deployed there.
He also visited forward most air maintained posts in Dibang Valley and Lohit sector of Arunachal Pradesh. General Rawat has completed one year as Chief of Defence Staff.
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.
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat visits forward areas in Arunachal Pradesh
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The Chief of Defence Staff was briefed on the Operational Situation by Lieutenant General RP Kalita GOC Spear Corps as well as other military Commanders. He also visited the forward outpost in Subansiri Valley and interacted with soldiers deployed along the Line of Actual Control.
CDS General Bipin Rawat visits key forward areas in Arunachal
GUWAHATI: The Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat visited forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh on his visit to the state.
The Chief of Defence Staff was briefed on the Operational Situation by Lieutenant General RP Kalita GOC Spear Corps as well as other military Commanders. He also visited the forward outpost in Subansiri Valley and interacted with soldiers deployed along the Line of Actual Control.
Chief Of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat Visits Forward Bases In Arunachal Chief Of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat Visits Forward Bases In Arunachal Official sources said General Rawat carried out an aerial survey of certain areas and was briefed about key aspects of the security matrix in the region by senior military commanders.
General Rawat arrived at the Dinjan air force station in Chabua in Assam on Friday (File)
New Delhi:
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Saturday visited several frontline air bases in forward areas near the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh and undertook a detailed review of India s overall military preparedness in the region.