Army Chief M.M. Naravane in eastern Ladakh, reviews ground situation
The HinduChief of the Army Staff General Manoj Naravane on Friday visited the forward areas and was briefed on the security situation and operational preparedness. Both sides are undertaking winter stocking to support the thousands of troops deployed along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh since the stand-off began in May last year. Naravane visited Rezang La memorial in Eastern Ladakh and paid homage to the bravehearts who laid down their lives for the nation,” the Army said. Another round of disengagement was undertaken in Gogra area of Eastern Ladakh in August following an agreement during the 12th round of Corps Commander talks as part of efforts for overall disengagement and de-escalation in Eastern Ladakh. Calls on Ladakh LG Gen. Naravane also called on Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh R.K. Mathur at the Raj Bhavan and discussed the prevailing security scenario, the Army stated.