General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, visited several forward areas in the Union Territory of Ladakh to review operational preparedness, Army officials said on Tuesday.
The Army’s Northern Commander, who arrived in Leh on September 27, praised the morale and steadfast commitment of the troops deployed in the region.
In a post on X, the Northern Command said, “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited Siachen Brigade, Units deployed in Eastern Ladakh and the Karakoram Pass to review operational preparedness, praising the high morale and steadfast commitment of all ranks.”
The commander also interacted with National Flag Quiz winners at Siachen Base Camp, appreciating their national spirit and dedication.
He flagged off a mountaineering expedition to a challenging peak over 7,000 metres at Siachen Base Camp, commending the troops for their indomitable spirit and for setting a new benchmark in mountaineering, the Army said.
Earlier, on September 27, Lt Gen Sharma called on Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta and discussed the ongoing situation in violence-hit Leh town.
According to officials, the meeting focused on reviewing the overall security scenario, emerging challenges in the region, and the need for stronger coordination between the civil administration and the armed forces to maintain peace and stability, a Raj Bhavan spokesperson said.
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