Amid “Operation Snow Leopard” against Chinese aggression in eastern Ladakh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Northern Command Lt General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that his Command is ready to face the constantly evolving threats and challenges.
The GOC-in-C was speaking at the investiture ceremony of the Northern Command at Udhampur.
It may be recalled that the latest round of Corps Commander-level discussions on March 11 between India and China on the standoff in eastern Ladakh was unable to break the stalemate. However, official sources had described the talks as “positive”.
Speaking on the occasion, General Dwivedi brought out that the “whole of nation approach” has led to progressive improvement in security situation in the union territories of J&K and Ladakh.
The General Officer commended all ranks of Northern Command for their dedication and devotion to duty in the highest traditions of the Indian Army. He also conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to the brave men who made the supreme sacrifice while facing adverse situations.
In the end, General Dwivedi expressed his gratitude to the people of J&K and Ladakh, the civil administration and the media for their unstinted support and wished for peace and contentment for the people of the regions.
{{/usCountry}}In the end, General Dwivedi expressed his gratitude to the people of J&K and Ladakh, the civil administration and the media for their unstinted support and wished for peace and contentment for the people of the regions.
{{/usCountry}}Earlier, Lt Gen Dwivedi presented gallantry awards as well as distinguished service awards to the gallant officers, junior commissioned officers and other ranks in a solemn and distinguished investiture ceremony held at Udhampur.
Ninety-two gallantry awards were presented to those who showed exemplary courage under extreme circumstances and 25 distinguished service awards were presented for selfless service to the nation.
Out of the above gallantry awards, 19 were awarded posthumously to the next of kin of the soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
Sunita Dwivedi, regional president of Army Wives’ Welfare Association, Northern Command, interacted with the next of kin and presented them with a token of appreciation.