Pivotal year 2021 for armed forces in J&K and Ladakh: Army Commander | India News
UDHAMPUR (J&K): A senior army officer called Saturday 2021 a “decisive year” for the armed forces on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.
He said troops had been bold in opposing “aggressive designs” in the two Union Territories.
The General Officer-Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, Lt. Gen. YK Joshi, said there had been a reduction in terrorism-related incidents and stone-throwing activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
“There has been a reduction in terrorism-related incidents, rock-throwing activities and protests due to the tireless efforts of security forces and J&K residents,” Joshi said, addressing the inauguration ceremony. from northern command to its headquarters here at J&K.
Earlier in the ceremony, he presented the 40-unit GOC-en-C Appreciation and 26-unit GOC-en-C “Certificates of Appreciation” for their overall “outstanding” and “distinguished” performance in the theater of command.
GOC-in-C Appreciation was given for unit performance in Operation Meghdoot, Operation Rakshak, Operation Northern Borders and other command operations.
GOC-in-C Certificates of Appreciation were awarded for unit performance in Operation Snow Leopard, which was launched after China refused to back down and restore the status quo ante in eastern China. Ladakh.
“The ceremony was a solemn occasion to appreciate and recognize the professionalism in the operational roles performed by the units during their tenure in Northern Command,” a defense spokesperson said.
The Army Commander commended all ranks of the Northern Command for their dedication and devotion to duty in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.
He also expressed his deep gratitude to the brave men who sacrificed their lives in homeland security challenges.
He said troops had been bold in opposing “aggressive designs” in the two Union Territories.
The General Officer-Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, Lt. Gen. YK Joshi, said there had been a reduction in terrorism-related incidents and stone-throwing activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
“There has been a reduction in terrorism-related incidents, rock-throwing activities and protests due to the tireless efforts of security forces and J&K residents,” Joshi said, addressing the inauguration ceremony. from northern command to its headquarters here at J&K.
Earlier in the ceremony, he presented the 40-unit GOC-en-C Appreciation and 26-unit GOC-en-C “Certificates of Appreciation” for their overall “outstanding” and “distinguished” performance in the theater of command.
GOC-in-C Appreciation was given for unit performance in Operation Meghdoot, Operation Rakshak, Operation Northern Borders and other command operations.
GOC-in-C Certificates of Appreciation were awarded for unit performance in Operation Snow Leopard, which was launched after China refused to back down and restore the status quo ante in eastern China. Ladakh.
“The ceremony was a solemn occasion to appreciate and recognize the professionalism in the operational roles performed by the units during their tenure in Northern Command,” a defense spokesperson said.
The Army Commander commended all ranks of the Northern Command for their dedication and devotion to duty in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.
He also expressed his deep gratitude to the brave men who sacrificed their lives in homeland security challenges.