Army chief visits forward areas in J&K, lauds troops for their role in Op Sindoor

They added that the Chief of Army Staff praised their “collective grit, high morale, and seamless coordination in countering multiple threat vectors.”

General Dwivedi, sources said, commended their “valour, josh (spirit), and unwavering vigilance” in dominating the LoC during intense engagements, while lauding their precise actions which helped destroy terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir — a key operational success under Operation Sindoor.

He is also learnt to have appreciated the role played by troops in providing relief and assistance to civilians affected by Pakistan’s unprovoked cross-LoC shelling.

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi during his visit to the forward locations on Thursday. (PTI)

General Dwivedi emphasised the Army’s legacy of honour and its readiness to meet any future challenge with decisive force, while reaffirming the Army’s resolve to safeguard national sovereignty and maintain a state of high operational readiness in the evolving threat environment.

Sources said the visit significantly lifted morale and reinforced the deep bond between the Army leadership and the rank and file.

“He also interacted with the troops of the IAF and BSF. He complimented their unshakable resolve that successfully defeated multiple attempts of the enemy to target the vital assets within the two establishments,” the Army said on X, adding that the Army Chief also thanked the civil administration for cooperation.

General Dwivedi said the bravery, courage and selfless dedication of the point air defence gun crews of the L-70 and Zu-23 guns of the Army Air Defence, which effectively thwarted Pakistan’s aerial attacks, will always be remembered with pride.

Gen Dwivedi is likely to address senior officers at various headquarters virtually this week, sources said.

The Indian Express had reported that the Army’s air defence equipment, along with the IAF, had played a key role in countering Pakistan’s aerial attacks during Operation Sindoor.