Army chief General Seth reviews security situation in Kashmir
IAF chief visits forward posts in Ladakh, reviews operational preparedness
Srinagar/Leh: Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday reviewed the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness, and combat readiness in the Kashmir valley.
Gen Singh visited the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, also called Chinar Corps, headquarters of the Army here and took a review of the situation.
“General Dhiraj Seth, COAS, visited HQ Chinar corps and its formations to review the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and combat readiness along the Line of Control and in the hinterland,” the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army said in a post on X.
It said the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) was briefed on the operational deployments, counter-terrorism operations, inter-agency synergy, evolving operational dynamics and security arrangements for the ongoing annual Amarnath Yatra.
“He also reviewed the initiatives towards Tech Absorption, capability enhancement and integrated combat readiness across the full spectrum of operations,” the ADGPI said.
During the visit, the COAS commended all ranks for their exceptional professionalism and steadfast commitment under challenging conditions and appreciated their relentless efforts in maintaining peace and stability, the post added.
Meanwhile, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, concluded his six-day visit to forward areas in the Ladakh sector, during which he reviewed the operational preparedness of the IAF units and interacted with troops deployed in high-altitude areas.
Air Chief Marshal Singh, accompanied by Sarita Singh who is the president of the Air Force Families Welfare Association, visited the sector from July 3 to July 8, a public relations officer (PRO) said.
The IAF chief was received at Air Force Station Leh by Air Vice Marshal Anand Sondhi and other senior officers.
During the visit, Singh reviewed the preparedness of units deployed in the strategically important region and appreciated the high level of coordination and operational synergy between the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force, the PRO said.
He also visited the Kargil War Memorial and the Rezang La War Memorial, where he laid wreaths in tribute to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
The visit, the official said, reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to honouring the legacy of the nation’s war heroes.
The IAF chief later visited the newly constructed Nyoma Airfield to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure works.
Interacting with personnel at forward locations, Air Chief Marshal Singh distributed sweets among troops and commended them for their professionalism, operational preparedness and resilience while serving in the challenging high-altitude environment.
The visit underscored the IAF’s commitment to maintaining a high state of operational readiness while ensuring the welfare and morale of personnel deployed in the Ladakh sector, the PRO said.
