On Dussehra, Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, AVSM, SM**, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army’s Western Command, travelled to forward areas in the Jammu Sector and met troops stationed along the frontiers.
During the visit, the Army Commander assessed the operational preparedness of formations and personnel assigned to secure this strategically important sector. According to the source, he praised the soldiers for their dedication, strong morale and combat readiness while they were serving in difficult conditions.
Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh also joined the traditional Shastra Pujan ceremony, which the armed forces observe on Dussehra as a gesture of respect for weapons and the warrior tradition.
The ceremony was presented as a reminder of the Indian Army’s warrior ethos and the close relationship between a soldier, his weapon and the duty of defending the nation.
He further appreciated the professionalism and commitment shown by the troops, and urged them to continue upholding the highest standards of operational readiness at all times.
The Dussehra visit underlined the Army’s emphasis on pairing long-standing military traditions with steady preparedness for operational demands, reflecting the spirit of service, discipline and readiness among troops deployed along India’s borders.
