Army Chief and CDS laud armed forces, stress need for readiness
Separately, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited the strategically important Suratgarh Military Station in Rajasthan and the Naliya Air Force Station in Gujarat, where he engaged with personnel and highlighted the need for operational readiness and resilience considering the evolving security challenges.
The Konark Corps, also known as Desert Corps, is charged with protection of the desert sectors of the country along the western states of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
According to an Army statement, during the recent hostilities with Pakistan, the desert stretches from Jaisalmer to Kutch region witnessed a swift and coordinated operational response from Army, IAF and BSF. 'These joint actions not only blunted enemy intent, but also established a new normal in maintaining operational dominance along the western front,' the statement said.
As part of Operation Sindoor, the statement said, the Army undertook rapid deployment of surveillance assets and air defence systems, in close coordination with the IAF and BSF. 'The calibrated positioning of weapon systems and other operational enablers, aligned with civil administration support, ensured effective area domination and neutralisation of potential threats,' it added.
General Dwivedi acknowledged the valour of the soldiers of the Konark Corps in defending the International Boundary.
During his visit to the Military and the Air Force stations, CDS General Chauhan commended the operational preparedness and high morale of the personnel and expressed confidence in their ability to respond effectively to future threats.
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