Jammu, Jun 10: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General UpendraDwivedi has emphasised the significance of bolstering operational readiness in J&K and its efficacy through innovation and tech-absorption in a fast-evolving security scenario.
General Dwivedi reiterated it while interacting with the officers of Headquarter Northern Command at Udhampur and formation headquarters through a hybrid format during a review meeting vis-à-vis J&K security.
Army Chief reached the Northern Command on a two-day visit to J&K on June 9 to assess operational preparedness in the backdrop of the upcoming Shri AmarnathYatra and conduct of multi-domain operations presently underway in different parts of the Union Territory. One such operation is presently ongoing in GambhirMughlan area of Rajouri.
General Dwivedi, officials said, praised all ranks for their steadfast resolve, operational excellence and seamless coordination in ongoing operations.
COAS also felicitated veterans for their multifarious contribution including their vital support in Operation Sindoor, Counter-Terrorism (CT) efforts, community empowerment, relief operations and other social initiatives.
Following a string of review meetings and other important engagements, he left on Wednesday, official sources informed.
The Army Chief, during the meetings, was briefed by the senior Commanders and formation commanders on the prevailing security scenario and the operational dynamics along the Line of Control, providing a comprehensive overview of the current strategic environment to ensure zero infiltration and annihilate terrorists operating anywhere in J&K.
General Dwivedi’s emphasis was on “continuous vigilance,synergised operational preparedness and institutional resilience with enhanced surveillance.”
The Army Chief’s visit to the Northern Command assumes significance as it has preceded the scheduled high-level security review meeting by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on June 12 in the union capital to take stock of AmarnathYatra arrangements. Yatra is commencing from July 3, 2026.
Army, in an official statement, stated that the Chief of Army Staff General UpendraDwivedi visited Northern Command and reviewed its operational preparedness, capability development and modernisation initiatives.
“He was briefed on the conduct of multi-domain operations, tech absorption, infrastructure development and integrated combat readiness across the full spectrum of operations. Interacting with officers of HQ Northern Command and Formation Headquarters through a hybrid format, the COAS underscored the importance of harnessing emerging technologies and fostering innovation to enhance operational effectiveness in an increasingly dynamic security environment,” the ADG-PI posted on its official ‘X’ handle.
Commending all ranks for their unwavering commitment and operational excellence, the Army Chief lauded their sustained efforts in maintaining a high state of combat readiness, the post added.
During his visit to the Northern Command, General Dwivedi felicitated veterans Lt Col Som Raj Sharma (retired), Lt Col Balwant Singh (retired), honorary Captain Raj Kumar (retired), SubedarGyan Singh (retired) (a 1965 and 1971 war veteran), NaikCharan Singh (retired), Havildar Bharat Bhushan (retired) and honorary Naib SubedarGulbadan Singh (retired) at Udhampur for their exceptional contributions to nation-building, social welfare and community empowerment.
“The veterans felicitated have contributed immensely towards the welfare of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and local communities through dedicated social service, mentorship of youth, support to education and rehabilitation initiatives, assistance in pension-related matters and grassroots development,” it was stated.
Their contributions, as per official statement, also included “providing critical support during Operation Sindoor, facilitating counter-terrorism efforts through valuable intelligence inputs and displaying exemplary courage during rescue and relief operations during natural calamities.”
