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Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Operation Sindoor aftermath: Emphasis on vigilance, synergy as CDS conducts strategic review at Northern, Western commands
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan Sunday visited the Indian Army's Northern Command at Udhampur in Jammu & Kashmir and the Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station, Haryana. He interacted with the Army Commanders and senior staff officers who were actively involved in the planning and execution of Operation Sindoor. The CDS, while conducting a strategic review and operational assessment in the Northern and Western theatres during the visit, emphasised the importance of continued vigilance, jointness and synergy across the services to address 'evolving threats', an official statement here said. At Udhampur, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Lt Gen Pratik Sharma briefed the CDS on the success of the Northern Army in neutralising the terror network, adversary's assets that supported terror and counter measures taken to protect military assets and civilian population in the country during Operation Sindoor. The CDS was also apprised about the efforts by the Northern Command in the rehabilitation of the civilians of the border areas who were targeted by the 'adversary', the statement said. The Northern Army Commander gave an update on the continued operational and logistics preparedness of the Northern Army and assured the CDS of its commitment in protecting the borders, while also launching an all-out effort to eradicate terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir, the statement added. At Chandimandir, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar briefed the CDS on the kinetic and non-kinetic punitive response during Operation Sindoor. 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. Inputs on technological infusion and enhanced logistics capability, contributing to high operational efficiency, real-time situational awareness, strengthening the military capability of Western Army were also highlighted. The CDS was also given an insight into Veterans' Care & Medicare facilities extended to serving and retired personnel reflecting the Indian Army's firm commitment to the welfare of those who serve the national cause, the statement said. General Anil Chauhan remembered the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor, lauding the valour, resolve, precision and discipline of all ranks. He acknowledged the operational excellence achieved by the field formations responsible for the Northern and Western borders in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, the statement said. The CDS commended the overall synergy and timely accomplishment of operational tasks under challenging conditions. He exhorted them to render a helping hand in rehabilitation of the civilians who were targeted by the 'adversary'. The visit concluded with the CDS expressing his deep appreciation for the exemplary conduct and successful execution of military operations which reaffirmed the faith reposed by the nation in its Armed Forces. He attributed the overall success achieved in attaining national security objectives to high morale, discipline and unwavering commitment of the Indian Army. Under Operation Sindoor, India carried out precision strikes on nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Pakistani attempts were strongly responded to by the Indian side. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on May 10 announced that India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect.
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
CDS Anil Chauhan visits Northern & Western Commands HQs; Conducts strategic review & operational assessment post-Operation Sindoor
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Sunday visited Indian Army's Northern Command at Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir and Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station, Haryana on May 25, 2025, according to official statement from the Ministry of Defence. He 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. During the visit, he conducted a strategic review and operational assessment in the Northern and Western theatres. At Udhampur, the CDS was briefed on the Northern Army's success in neutralising the terror network, the adversary's assets that supported terror, and countermeasures taken to protect their military assets and civil population during Operation Sindoor. He was apprised about the Northern Army's efforts to rehabilitate the civilians of the border areas who were targeted by the adversary. The Northern Army Commander gave an update on the continued operational and logistics preparedness of the Northern Army and assured the CDS of its commitment in protecting the borders, while also launching an all-out effort to eradicate terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. 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. As per the official statement, inputs on technological infusion and enhanced logistics capability, contributing to high operational efficiency, real-time situational awareness, and strengthening the military capability of the Western Army were also highlighted. In an official statement, the CDS was also given an insight into Veterans' Care and Medicare facilities extended to serving and retired personnel, reflecting the Indian Army's firm commitment to the welfare of those who serve the national cause. General Anil Chauhan remembered the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor, lauding the valour, resolve, precision & discipline of all ranks. He acknowledged the operational excellence achieved by the field formations responsible for the Northern and Western borders in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, as per the release. The CDS commended the overall synergy and timely accomplishment of operational tasks under challenging conditions. He emphasised the importance of continued vigilance, jointness and synergy across the Services to address evolving threats. He exhorted them to render a helping hand in the rehabilitation of the civilians who were targeted by the adversary. The visit concluded with the CDS expressing his deep appreciation for the exemplary conduct and successful execution of military operations, which reaffirmed the nation's faith in its Armed Forces. He attributed the overall success achieved in attaining national security objectives to the Indian Army's high morale, discipline, and unwavering commitment. (ANI)
United News of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
CDS visits Northern, Western Commands; conducts strategic review
New Delhi, May 25 (UNI) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Sunday visited the Northern Command and Western Command headquarters and conducted a strategic review and operational assessment post-Operation Sindoor. He 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, a Defence Ministry statement said. At Udhampur, the CDS was briefed on the success of the Northern Army in neutralising the terror network, adversary's assets that supported terror and counter measures taken to protect own military assets and civil population during Operation Sindoor. He was apprised about the efforts by the Northern Army in the rehabilitation of the civilians of the border areas who were targeted by the adversary. The Northern Army Commander gave an update on the continued operational and logistics preparedness of the Northern Army and assured the CDS of its commitment in protecting the borders, while also launching an all-out effort to eradicate terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir. Meanwhile, 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. Inputs on technological infusion and enhanced logistics capability, contributing to high operational efficiency, real-time situational awareness, strengthening the military capability of Western Army were also highlighted. The CDS was also given an insight into Veterans' Care and Medicare facilities extended to serving and retired personnel reflecting the Indian Army's firm commitment to welfare of those who serve the national cause. General Anil Chauhan remembered the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor, lauding the valour, resolve, precision and discipline of all ranks. He acknowledged the operational excellence achieved by the field formations responsible for the Northern and Western borders in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab. The CDS commended the overall synergy and timely accomplishment of operational tasks under challenging conditions. He emphasised the importance of continued vigilance, jointness and synergy across the Services to address evolving threats. He exhorted them to render a helping hand in rehabilitation of the civilians who were targeted by the adversary. The CDS expressed his deep appreciation for the exemplary conduct and successful execution of military operations which reaffirmed the faith reposed by the nation in its Armed Forces. He attributed the overall success achieved in attaining national security objectives to high morale, discipline and unwavering commitment of the Indian Army. UNI RBE SS
India Gazette
17-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K: Northern Army Commander visits Poonch, Naushera; reviews security situation, operational preparedness
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 17 (ANI): Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited the Poonch and Naushera districts of Jammu and Kashmir and reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational readiness, the Army said. 'Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, visited forward areas of Poonch and Naushera to review the prevailing security situation and operational readiness,' Northern Command, Indian Army posted on X on Friday. 'The Army Commander complimented all ranks for the successful execution of operations & exhorted them to maintain sharp vigilance, adopt proactive measures, and uphold exemplary professionalism at all times,' the post stated. Earlier on Friday, the Northern Army Commander complimented the Chinar Corps for their swift action and precise execution in the joint operation that neutralised three terrorists in Awantipora. 'Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander #NorthernCommand, compliments #ChinarCorps for their swift action and precise execution in the joint operation that neutralised three terrorists in #Awantipora. The #IndianArmy stands by its commitment to keeping #JammuKashmir terror-free,' the post stated. In Operation Nader, three suspected terrorists, Asif Ahmed Sheikh, Amir Nazir Wani and Yawar Ahmed Bhat, were eliminated. Three AK-series rifles, twelve magazines, three grenades and various other war-like stores were recovered too. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat, also visited the border areas of Jammu district. The DGP began his visit from the RS Pura sector and interacted with Border Security Force and Jammu Kashmir Police jawans at various BOPs, including Octroi (Suchetgarh) and Kharkola, as well as the Border Police posts of Baspur Bangla and Agra Chak in the RS Pura sector. According to a statement, DGP Prabhat acknowledged the role of the police in the recent Indo-Pak conflict. He appreciated officers for their active role in handling the situation in the border villages, which ensured the timely shifting of people from border areas. (ANI)
NDTV
16-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Northern Army Commander Reviews Security Situation In Jammu And Kashmir
Poonch: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited the Poonch and Naushera districts of Jammu and Kashmir and reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational readiness, the Army said. "Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, visited forward areas of Poonch and Naushera to review the prevailing security situation and operational readiness," Northern Command, Indian Army posted on X on Friday. "The Army Commander complimented all ranks for the successful execution of operations & exhorted them to maintain sharp vigilance, adopt proactive measures, and uphold exemplary professionalism at all times," the post stated. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander #NorthernCommand visited forward areas of #Poonch and #Naushera to review prevailing security situation & operational readiness. The Army Commander complimented all ranks for successful execution of operations & exhorted them to maintain… — NORTHERN COMMAND - INDIAN ARMY (@NorthernComd_IA) May 16, 2025 Earlier on Friday, the Northern Army Commander complimented the Chinar Corps for their swift action and precise execution in the joint operation that neutralised three terrorists in Awantipora. "Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander #NorthernCommand, compliments #ChinarCorps for their swift action and precise execution in the joint operation that neutralised three terrorists in #Awantipora. The #IndianArmy stands by its commitment to keeping #JammuKashmir terror-free," the post stated. In Operation Nader, three suspected terrorists, Asif Ahmed Sheikh, Amir Nazir Wani and Yawar Ahmed Bhat, were eliminated. Three AK-series rifles, twelve magazines, three grenades and various other war-like stores were recovered too. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat, also visited the border areas of Jammu district. The DGP began his visit from the RS Pura sector and interacted with Border Security Force and Jammu Kashmir Police jawans at various BOPs, including Octroi (Suchetgarh) and Kharkola, as well as the Border Police posts of Baspur Bangla and Agra Chak in the RS Pura sector. According to a statement, DGP Prabhat acknowledged the role of the police in the recent Indo-Pak conflict. He appreciated officers for their active role in handling the situation in the border villages, which ensured the timely shifting of people from border areas.
