50,000 troops deployed at zero degree temperature on LAC, Army Chief’s visit

New Delhi: In the wake of the India-China standoff over the last seven months on the Indo-China border, Army Chief General Narwane visited the highlands and reviewed India’s overall military readiness. This has been confirmed by the official sources of the Indian Army. General Narwane visited the outposts and areas in […]

Dec 24, 2020 - 07:48 Updated: Dec 24, 2020 - 09:08
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50,000 troops deployed at zero degree temperature on LAC, Army Chief’s visit
New Delhi: In the wake of the India-China standoff over the last seven months on the Indo-China border, Army Chief General Narwane visited the highlands and reviewed India’s overall military readiness. This has been confirmed by the official sources of the Indian Army. General Narwane visited the outposts and areas in eastern Ladakh along with Richin La, which is adjacent to the Line of Control (LoC), and reviewed the current situation along the Line of Control (LAC) in Ladakh, official Army sources said.

About 50,000 Indian Army personnel are deployed in various parts of eastern Ladakh and at high altitudes in zero degree temperatures. These troops are capable of responding to any Chinese aggression. China has also deployed a large number of troops there, sources said.

Lieutenant General PGK Menon, Command of the 14th Corps, Leh, known as the Fire and Fury Corps, briefed the Army Chief on the situation in East Ladakh from various angles. On a one-day visit to Leh, Army Chief General Narwane reached Ladakh at 8.30 am today. The purpose of the meeting was to review the deployment of Indian troops in the bitter cold and the situation there, sources said.

“General MM Naravane #COAS visited forward areas of #FireandFury Corps including Rechin La and undertook a first-hand assessment of the situation along the LAC. He was briefed by #GOC #FireandFury Corps and other local commanders on the operational preparedness of our forces.” the Indian Army tweeted.

General Narwane interacted with the troops deployed in remote areas and boosted their morale. The army chief encouraged the soldiers to continue working with “equal enthusiasm”, the army said.