Army chief lauds troops' success in Operation Sindoor at Longewala
Jaisalmer:
reached the historic battleground of
in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district to commend the armed forces for their exemplary performance during
, which targeted
in Pakistan and POK.
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The operation, which demonstrated unprecedented coordination between the
, Air Force and Border Security Force (BSF), successfully maintained operational dominance along India's western frontier.
During his visit to the forward areas of the Konark Corps in the desert sector, General Dwivedi, accompanied by Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, Army Commander of Southern Command, reviewed the joint actions undertaken by the three forces.
The operation saw rapid deployment of surveillance assets and air defense systems across the desert stretch from Jaisalmer to the Kutch region.
"The entire nation is proud of your courage," said General Dwivedi, while addressing the troops.
He particularly highlighted the successful neutralisation of enemy drone incursions and the prevention of potential threats through effective area domination. The operation showcased seamless integration between the armed forces, with calibrated positioning of weapon systems and operational enablers, supported by civil administration.
The Army Chief praised the troops' resilience in serving under harsh desert conditions during peak summer, emphasising their role in safeguarding national sovereignty. Notable achievements during Operation Sindoor included the establishment of new standards in maintaining operational preparedness along the International Boundary, demonstrating the forces' capability to counter emerging security challenges effectively.
The visit was attended by several senior officials, including Major General Ashish Khurana, GOC Battle Axe Division Jaisalmer and IG BSF Rajasthan Frontier ML Garg.
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