SOURCE: AFI
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), recently visited the forward locations of the Chinar Corps along the Line of Control (LoC) to review the security situation. During his visit, General Dwivedi interacted with the commanders and troops stationed in these strategic positions, demonstrating his commitment to understanding and addressing the challenges faced by the soldiers on the ground.
General Dwivedi’s visit to the LoC comes at a crucial time, given the persistent tensions and the strategic importance of the region. He conducted a thorough review of the current security measures and operational readiness of the Chinar Corps. The COAS’s presence and direct engagement with the troops serve to boost morale and provide firsthand insights into the operational dynamics at the front lines.
Engaging with commanders and troops, General Dwivedi discussed various operational aspects and received briefings on the current situation. His interactions focused on the challenges faced by the soldiers, the effectiveness of the current strategies, and the support required to maintain a robust defense posture along the LoC. These interactions are vital for ensuring that the higher command remains connected with the realities on the ground and can make informed decisions to enhance operational effectiveness.
During his visit, General Dwivedi was seen examining a captured Austrian-designed Steyr AUG assault rifle, a standard issue for counterterrorism teams of the Pakistan Army’s Special Service Group (SSG). This rifle is a significant piece of evidence, underscoring India’s longstanding accusation that Pakistan supports terrorism in Kashmir. The presence of such sophisticated weaponry, typically used by the SSG, indicates the involvement of trained personnel in fostering unrest in the region.
India has repeatedly accused Pakistan of supporting and facilitating terrorism in Kashmir, a claim substantiated by various incidents and captured equipment. Recent intelligence reports suggest that many of the terrorists infiltrating Kashmir are either non-active Pakistani Army and SSG soldiers or trained by these groups. This infiltration aims to reignite terrorism incidents in Kashmir, which had seen a significant decline since 2019.