New Delhi: Amidst the heightened military tensions with China after Indian soldiers occupied heights on the southern bank of Pangong Ts under Chushul sector, Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria has visited frontline air bases on Wednesday to review the operation readiness of the units under in Eastern Air Command (EAC).
His visit assumes significance amid the simmering border tension with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh.
“On arrival at the bases in Eastern Air Command the Chief was received by respective Air Officers Commanding who apprised him of the readiness state and operational preparedness of the combat units under their command,” IAF spokesperson Wing Commander Indranil Nandi said.
The CAS ACM RKS Bhadauria visited frontline air bases in Eastern Air Command (EAC) on 02 Sep 20.
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On arrival at the bases in EAC, the #CAS was apprised of the readiness state & operational preparedness of the combat units by the respective Air Officers Commanding. pic.twitter.com/GhQ1QZzaDw
Among the airbases under the eastern command, the chief also visited Hasimara airbase in West Bengal, where the second batch of French-made Rafale fighter jets to be deployed next year.
India and China engaged into fresh faceoff at southern bank of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh on August 29-30 night. The Chinese troops unilaterally wanted to change the Line of Actual Control (LAC) but the Indian Army thwarted them.
ACM Bhadauria also met and interacted with air warriors serving in these units during the course of his visit.
He lauded the focussed efforts by the station personnel towards maintaining proficiency in all roles envisaged and urged them to continue performing their duty with due diligence.
