‘Army’s response to cross-border terror excellent’
Troops standing firm in Eastern Ladakh
Sanjeev Pargal
JAMMU, Apr 2: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said the synergized operations in Jammu and Kashmir are contributing to increased stability in the region and stressed that they should continue even as he complimented the Army’s response to cross-border terrorism.
In his address to top Army Commanders on concluding day of their conference which was held on hybrid mode on March 28 and physical mode on April 1 and 2 in New Delhi Rajnath Singh hailed the excellent synergy between Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), local police and Army in tackling the terror menace in Jammu and Kashmir.
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“Army’s response to the cross-border terrorism along Pakistan borders has been excellent. Proxy war by the adversary continues,” the Defence Minister said and added that the synergised operations in Jammu and Kashmir are contributing to increased stability in the region and the same should continue.
He lauded the forces for the high standard of operational preparedness and capabilities, which he said he has always experienced firsthand during his visits to forward areas.
Complimenting the Army leadership for successfully taking ahead the country’s “defence and security” vision to new heights, Rajnath Singh also hailed the Army’s approach on the infusion and absorption of cutting-edge technology.
He paid tribute to all the bravehearts for making the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of the motherland.
On India-China military face-off in Eastern Ladakh, the Defence Minister said the Indian troops are standing “firm” and the ongoing talks between the two sides for a peaceful resolution of the matter will continue as disengagement and de-escalation is the way forward.
The Army Commanders deliberated extensively on national security challenges along the borders with China and Pakistan and ways to boost the force’s overall combat capability.
Appreciating the Army leadership for successfully taking ahead the country’s “defence and security” vision to new heights, Rajnath said the role of the force is very important in nation building.
On northern borders, Singh expressed full confidence that while the troops are standing firm, the ongoing talks for peaceful resolution will continue and disengagement and de-escalation is the way forward.
The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in a standoff in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh for nearly four years even as the two sides have completed disengagement from several areas following extensive diplomatic and military talks.
The Commanders comprehensively deliberated upon all aspects of the existing security scenarios, the situation along the borders and the hinterland and the challenges for the present security apparatus.
Prevailing situation along Line of Control with Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir, Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh and hinterland in J&K especially the Valley and twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch figured prominently in the meeting.
In addition, the conference also focused on issues pertaining to organisational restructuring, logistics, administration, human resource management, modernisation through indigenisation, induction of niche technologies and the assessment of the impact of various existing global situations.
Meanwhile, delving into the complex world situation, Rajnath Singh said it affects everyone globally.
“Unconventional and asymmetric warfare, including hybrid war, will be part of the future conventional wars. Cyber, information, communication, trade and finance have all become an inseparable part of future conflicts,” he added.
“This necessitates that the armed forces will have to keep all these facets in consideration while planning and formulating strategies,” Rajnath Singh said.
He also lauded the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), saying its efforts have led to the “quantum improvement” in road communication along the western and northern frontiers.
He highlighted the stellar role played by the Army in guarding the country’s borders and fighting terrorism, apart from providing assistance to the civil administration in every need of the hour.
“The Army is present in every domain, from security, HADR (humanitarian assistance and disaster relief), medical assistance to maintaining the stable internal situation in the country,” he said.
“The role of the Indian Army is very important in nation building as also in the overall nation development,” he noted.
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