Our Correspondent

Jammu, September 30

To review operational preparedness, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, visited forward areas of eastern Ladakh on Monday.

Earlier this month the Army carried out a rare integrated military exercise combining its various wings in eastern Ladakh bordering China. Lt Gen Ranbir Singh was accompanied by Lt Gen YK Joshi, General Officer Commanding, Fire and Fury Corps.

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh interacted with troops deployed at forward posts and complimented them on their state of readiness. He appreciated the tenacity and high standards of professionalism displayed by all ranks in extreme terrain conditions. He exhorted them to remain vigilant, uphold the high traditions and standards of professionalism of the Army.