On Thursday, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande stated that the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh remains "stable" but "sensitive." He emphasized that Indian troops are in a "high state" of preparedness to address any challenges. Gen Pande, during a press conference ahead of Army Day, highlighted that talks between India and China are ongoing at both military and diplomatic levels to resolve remaining issues.
The Army Chief assured that operational preparedness is at a high level, with adequate reserves in place to confront security challenges in the region. Despite the completion of disengagement in several areas, Indian and Chinese troops are still in a standoff in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh.
Regarding Jammu and Kashmir, Gen Pande mentioned that the ceasefire understanding with Pakistan is holding along the Line of Control (LoC), though there have been attempts of infiltration, which the Indian Army is actively thwarting. While there is a decline in overall violence incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, the Rajouri-Poonch sector has seen an increase in such incidents.
Gen Pande expressed concerns about the situation along the Indo-Myanmar border and emphasized that developments are being closely monitored. He also noted that the integration of Agniveers into the Army is progressing well. Looking ahead, he mentioned that 2024 will be the year of technology adoption for the Indian Army as part of its overall modernization efforts.
(With Agency Inputs)
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