Operation Sindoor: Army chief visits forward locations in J&K, lauds troops for operational brilliance

Addressing the soldiers, General Dwivedi saluted the courage and spirit of troops from all arms and services

Operation Sindoor: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited forward locations Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, Uri and Unchi Bassi, and congratulated and motivated troops for their performance during Operation Sindoor.

As per an official statement General Dwivedi met troops of the Dagger Division, Chinar Corps and exhorted them with a spirited "Shabash!" Addressing the troops, he commended them for their valour, "josh" and vigilant actions towards dominating the Line of Control during Operation Sindoor, the statement added.

He also lauded the role played by the troops in destruction of terror camps in Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir.

The Chief of the Army Staff also appreciated the role played by the troops of Dagger Division in providing aid to the civilians affected by trans-Line of Control shelling by Pakistan.

Addressing the soldiers, General Dwivedi saluted the courage and spirit of troops from all arms and services who played a pivotal role in decisively repelling Pakistani aerial and ground provocations and emphasised on the need for troops to remain ever prepared to respond to any challenge with decisive force.

He also commended the troop's vigilance in dominating the Line of Control (LoC) during intense engagements with the enemy and lauded their precise and bold actions that resulted in the destruction of terror camps in PoK.

The Army Chief also appreciated the humane role played by troops in providing relief and assistance to civilians affected by Pakistan’s unprovoked and cowardly cross-LoC shelling, reaffirming the Indian Army’s commitment to protecting not only the borders but also the lives of fellow citizens.