Defence chief Anil Chauhan praises Op Sindoor, reviews frontline readiness

India Today

25-05-2025

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chaudhary on Sunday remembered the brave hearts who lost their lives in the line of duty during the May 7 Operation Sindoor precision strikes against the Pakistani terror infrastructure, and lauded their valour and resolve while carrying out the operation.During his visit to the Army's Northern Command in Jammu's Udhampur and the Western Command at the Chandimandir Military Station in Haryana, CDS Chauhan acknowledged the operational excellence achieved by the field formations responsible for the Northern and Western borders in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab during the recent military escalation with Pakistan.advertisementNotably, several parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, including Udhampur, Doda, Baramulla, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Amritsar, were among the prime locations targeted by Pakistan in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, in which nine terror launch pads were destroyed in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK).
The retaliatory strikes against the Pakistan terror factory were launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians on April 22.The CDS commended the overall synergy and the timely completion of operational tasks under challenging conditions. He emphasised the importance of continued vigilance and synergy across the three services to address evolving threats. CDS Chauhan exhorted them to render a helping hand in the rehabilitation of the civilians who were targeted by the adversary in the May 8 and 9 drone and missile attacks.advertisementDuring his visits to the military commands, General Chauhan interacted with the Army Commanders, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma and Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, and senior Staff Officers who were actively involved in the planning and execution of Operation Sindoor. He also conducted a strategic review and operational assessment in the Northern and Western theatres during the visit.At Udhampur, the CDS was briefed on the success of the Northern Army in neutralising the terror network, adversaries' assets that supported terror and counter-measures taken to protect their own military assets and civilian population. The Northern Army apprised the top military official of its efforts for the rehabilitation of the civilians in the border areas.At Chandimandir, a comprehensive brief on the kinetic and non-kinetic punitive response during Operation Sindoor was given by the Western Army Commander.A detailed overview of the operational environment, defence preparedness and key outcomes of the operation were provided, while underscoring the prevailing security situation along the Western borders.The Western Command also highlighted inputs on technological infusion and enhanced logistics capability, contributing to high operational efficiency, real-time situational awareness, and strengthening military capability.Tensions continue to be high along the International Border with Pakistan and the Line of Control (LoC), as India has said that Operation Sindoor is continuing. All three forces are constantly on high alert to be prepared for any eventuality.Must Watch