Army chief reviews Akhnoor preps, lauds Op Sindoor fight
JAMMU
: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed Saturday operational preparedness of troops during a visit to Pargwal in Jammu's Akhnoor sector in the wake of
Operation Sindoor
.
'General Dwivedi visited Tiger Division, where he commended troops for outstanding performance in Operation Sindoor.
General Dwivedi stressed the importance of staying agile and vigilant in response to evolving security dynamics,' Jammu defence PRO Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said.
General Dwivedi praised
BSF
's close operational integration with the Army and lauded the bravery of an assistant commandant, Neha Bhandari, and her team for defending forward posts in Akhnoor, Col Bartwal said. 'COAS (Gen Dwivedi) also acknowledged valuable contributions of ex-servicemen in supporting the forces during Operation Sindoor,' the spokesperson said.
On Friday, General Dwivedi had inspected forward areas and posts along Jammu division's Sunderbani sector. He was briefed by commanders on the security scenario and operational dynamics along LoC as part of a comprehensive overview of the current strategic environment, officials said.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Indian Express
26 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
HRD Minister Nara Lokesh highlights educational reforms during Independence Day celebrations
GUNTUR: Education, IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh led the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Guntur Police Parade Grounds on Friday, urging citizens to embrace Mahatma Gandhi's message that change must begin within oneself. Lokesh hoisted the Tricolour, received a ceremonial guard of honour from the district police, and toured the grounds in an open-top vehicle with District Collector Nagalakshmi before addressing the gathering. He recalled childhood memories of flag-hoisting ceremonies, describing the national flag as an emotion shared by all Indians. Paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence as the world's most powerful weapon, he honoured freedom fighters from Andhra Pradesh, including Prakasam Panthulu, Alluri Sitarama Raju, and Pingali Venkayya. He announced plans for a museum in Mangalagiri to commemorate the region's role in the freedom struggle and hailed the sacrifices of soldiers such as Murali Naik, who died in 'Operation Sindoor'.
New Indian Express
26 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
Tricolour lights, flags and floral boards brighten Delhi's Lutyens' landmarks, streets
NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council marked the 79th Independence Day by illuminating key landmarks and streets across the city with tricolour lights, flags and floral displays. Around 37,500 bulbs lit up Palika Kendra, Convention Centre, NDCC Building, Connaught Place, Chandralok Building, Lok Nayak Bhawan and other prominent sites. The civic body also installed 2,600 national flags on electric poles along avenue roads and set up 36 floral boards and fountains greeting citizens. At the NDMC headquarters, chairperson Keshav Chandra hoisted the national flag in the presence of vice-chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal, council member Anil Valmiki, secretary Tariq Thomas, senior officials, school students and teachers. Security and fire personnel gave a guard of honour before the ceremony. In his address, Chandra paid tribute to freedom fighters and members of the armed and paramilitary forces who laid down their lives for the nation. He recounted the story of Kanaklata Barua, a teenage freedom fighter killed while hoisting the tricolour against British rule, saying her sacrifice showed that 'the courage of patriotism is limitless.' He also praised the armed forces' bravery during 'Operation Sindoor', noting the role of scientists and engineers in the country's defence. 'Freedom not only gives us rights but also makes us responsible towards our duties,' he said, urging citizens and NDMC staff to make the council the best in the country.
Time of India
27 minutes ago
- Time of India
KBC 17: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi shares inspiring stories and insights from Operation Sindoor; says, 'A weapon or a fighter aircraft doesn't distinguish between males and females'
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Commander Prerna Deosthalee shared insights into Operation Sindoor , India's mission launched after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, during a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati on Friday. Wing Commander Singh described the precision strikes that crippled terrorist infrastructure, saying, 'We attacked in the interiors of the enemy to break their backs. Twenty-one terror camps were recognised. Nine camps were finalised, and the game was done in 25 minutes.' Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, targeted nine terrorist infrastructure sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, eliminating several terrorists. Colonel Qureshi explained the choice of targets: 'Bahawalpur was the headquarters of the Jaish-e-Mohammed , from where terrorists who attacked Pathankot and Pahalgam were trained. Muridke had the headquarters of the Lashkar-e-Taiba , where Ajmal Kasab and David Headley were trained. Therefore, we had to destroy those places.' She added that Pakistan had sent 300–400 drones, both armed and unarmed: 'They sent unarmed drones to scan India's weapon and defence capability around the Line of Control and the international border. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo But the army air defence successfully disabled their attempts.' C ommander Deosthalee outlined the navy's role in the operation: 'The navy was battle-ready. We managed the trade routes to stabilise the economy and also ensured deterrence, as a dual job. We also protected the maritime borders, as there were anti-national elements that entered in the past. Being part of this mission is a matter of pride and honour.' Describing naval warfare as '360 degrees of uncertainty with no room for error in the middle of the endless sea without borders,' she added: 'When we strike, we strike in a manner that the enemy would remember forever.' The officers also credited local residents for their role in rescue efforts following the Pahalgam attack. Highlighting women's contributions, Colonel Qureshi noted that over 100 women had been trained on par with men: 'This enabled them to handle the operations seamlessly.' Wing Commander Singh added: 'A weapon or a fighter aircraft doesn't distinguish between males and females.' Colonel Qureshi emphasised the armed forces' readiness and said: 'You have to trust the Indian armed forces; whenever there will be any attack on the country, we have given a stern message to Pakistan and we will keep on doing it in the future.' She further said that Operation Sindoor reflected a whole-of-nation approach involving both the government and the armed forces: 'We are a peace-loving nation and want to live in synergy with our neighbours. Our next-gen tech weapons are so advanced now that we made the operation possible without any civilian fatalities.'
