Deployment of military medical professionals in COVID-19 not affecting operational preparedness: Indian Army ANI | Updated: May 05, 2021 17:48 IST By Ajit Dubey New Delhi [India], May 3 (ANI): The Indian Army on Wednesday made it clear that the deployment of military medical professionals did not affect the operational efficiency of the Indian Army, in wake of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic. "A number of articles have appeared in the media indicating that the deployment of Army medical assets in various COVID-19 hospitals has adversely affected the operational efficiency of the Indian Army. It is clarified that deployment of military medical professionals has been deliberated at the highest level and that there is no dilution in the operational preparedness of Indian Armed Forces along both Northern and Western borders", informed a statement by the Indian Army.