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Time of India
19-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
70 Pakistan drones destroyed in Gujarat, Rajasthan during Operation Sindoor
PUNE: IAF and Southern Command 's Air Defence brigade neutralised approximately 70 Pakistani drones, including a Turkish-origin Songar armed drone, in Bhuj and Naliya in Gujarat and Rajasthan, during Operation Sindoor, reports Sandip Dighe. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Southern Army Commander Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth recently toured the forward area units and interacted with troops deployed in the area of operation of the command. Southern Command posted on X: 'Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, general officer commanding-in-chief, Southern Command, visited Bald Eagle Brigade (75th independent infantry brigade in Bhuj) to assess the prevailing security situation in Rann Of Kutch...' Army sources said recovered wreckage of the drones was shown to the commander at the brigade headquarters. The army units under Golden Katar division and IAF units in the sector are equipped with a range of air defence systems , including vintage technologies like L-70 guns, Zu-23mm units, Schilka systems, and advanced counter-unmanned aerial system equipment to address aerial threats, sources said.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Armed forces destroyed 70 Pak drones in Gujarat, Rajasthan areas during Op Sindoor
1 2 Pune: The Southern Command 's Air Defence brigade and Indian Air Force neutralised approximately 70 Pakistani drones , including a Turkish-origin Songar armed drone, in Bhuj and Naliya in Gujarat and Rajasthan, during Operation Sindoor . Southern Army Commander Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth recently toured forward area units and interacted with the troops deployed in the area of resposibility of the command. Southern Command, on its official X handle, tweeted, "Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, general officer commanding-in-chief, #SouthernCommand, visited the #BaldEagleBrigade (75th independent infantry brigade in Bhuj) to assess the prevailing security situation in the #RannOfKutch. During his visit, he lauded the unwavering dedication, courage, and professionalism of all ranks, commending their high morale and vigilant efforts in effectively dominating the Rann and Creek Sector under #OperationSindoor. " Army sources said recovered wreckage of the drones was shown to the commander. The army units under Golden Katar division and IAF units in the sector are equipped with a range of air defence systems, including vintage technologies like L-70 guns, Zu-23mm units, Schilka systems, and advanced counter-unmanned aerial system equipment to address aerial threats, the sources added. They also defused the drones' battery, compromised their GPS systems, and changed their direction. "Our ground force is trained in such counteraction," the army sources said.
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Operation Sindoor: Southern Army Commander lauds troops for dominating Rann of Kutch, Sir Creek
THE GENERAL Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth on Friday assessed the security situation in strategically sensitive forward areas of Rann of Kutch and commended the troops for effectively dominating the Rann of Kutch and Sir Creek sector under Operation Sindoor, the Pune-headquartered Command said. On Friday, Lt Gen Seth visited the Bhuj-headquartered 75 (Independent) Infantry Brigade, also known as the Bald Eagle Brigade, of the Indian Army. The formation falls under the Konark Corps, also known as the Desert Corps, of the Southern Command. The visit was primarily aimed at assessing the prevailing security situation in the strategically crucial Rann of Kutch. 'During his visit, he interacted with troops deployed in this strategically crucial and challenging terrain, receiving detailed updates on ground operations. He lauded the unwavering dedication, courage and professionalism of all ranks, commending their high morale and vigilant efforts in effectively dominating the Rann and Creek Sector under Operation Sindoor,' a post on X from the handle of Southern Command read. In an X post on May 9, during Operation Sindoor, the Ministry of Defence had said, 'On the night of 8–9 May 2025, Pakistan carried out large-scale violations of Indian airspace, attempting to target military infrastructure with 300–400 drones across 36 locations from Leh to Sir Creek. Indian forces neutralized many using kinetic and non-kinetic means.' The Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh located between Gujarat and the Sindh province of Pakistan. Similarly the Sir Creek region is a marshland, opening into the Arabian Sea. The marshy terrain, tidal creeks and lack of physical barriers make it difficult to monitor and patrol, increasing chances of infiltration. Last year in October Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Sir Creek to celebrate Diwali with troops from the armed forces and the BSF. Sushant Kulkarni is a Special Correspondent with The Indian Express in Pune with 12+ years of experience covering issues related to Crime, Defence, Internal Security and Courts. He has been associated with the Indian Express since July 2010. Sushant has extensively reported on law and order issues of Pune and surrounding area, Cyber crime, narcotics trade and terrorism. His coverage in the Defence beat includes operational aspects of the three services, the defence research and development and issues related to key defence establishments. He has covered several sensitive cases in the courts at Pune. Sushant is an avid photographer, plays harmonica and loves cooking. ... Read More
