In a significant move to assess the security landscape, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, the Northern Command Army Commander, recently visited forward posts in the Dras and Kargil sectors. This visit comes as winter approaches, which poses unique challenges in the high-altitude terrain that characterizes these areas.
During his tour, Lt Gen Sharma received comprehensive briefings on potential threat scenarios and ongoing surveillance initiatives. The discussions centered around the deployment readiness of troops and the logistical preparations necessary for sustaining operations amid increasingly severe weather conditions. The focus was on ensuring a robust defensive posture, as well as the continuity of missions in one of the globe’s most demanding operational environments.
In his interactions with frontline troops, Lt Gen Sharma took the opportunity to commend their professionalism and high morale. He expressed deep appreciation for their unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s borders, especially in the harsh sub-zero temperatures that define the winter months. Acknowledging their resilience, he highlighted the crucial role these soldiers play in maintaining security along strategically sensitive frontiers.
The Army Commander urged personnel to remain steadfast, innovative, and focused on their missions. He stressed the importance of adaptability in response to the evolving security dynamics in the region. This visit underscores the Northern Command’s ongoing commitment to high-altitude operational readiness, emphasizing its dedication to ensuring secure and vigilant borders as winter sets in.
