Gen Manoj Pande along the LAC
Gangtok: Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande has visited border areas of North Bengal and Sikkim and reviewed the security preparedness of the formations, on October 23-24.
Gen Pande also reviewed the ongoing infrastructural development in the border areas. On the occasion, he praised the troops for maintaining a high level of operational efficiency and morale.
Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen RP Kalita and Silliguri-headquartered Trishakti Corps GOC Lt Gen Tarun Kumar Aich accompanied him.
Upon his arrival at Sukna Military Station on 23rd October, the Indian Army chief interacted with the troops over a programme, showcasing India’s cultural heritage and unity in diversity, organised on Deepavali eve.
Gen Pande lauded the troops for the dedication and wished all ranks and the families on the occasion of Deepavali.
He also complimented the Mountaineering Team that summited Mt Jonsang and Mt Domekhang and the Shooting Team of Trishakti Corps that came first in the Skill at Arms competition recently held at Mhow.
On October 24, he accompanied by Army Commander and GOC visited forward areas in North and East Sikkim.
Reviewing the operational situation and preparedness of the field formations deployed along the Northern Borders in Sikkim Sector, the COAS expressed his satisfaction and exhorted the troops to maintain readiness for all types of challenges.
