The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) – General Manoj Pande, visited military stations in North Bengal and border areas of Sikkim on October 23 & 24, 2022; wished officials on the occasion of ‘Deepavali’ and also reviewed the security situation along the Northern borders of Sikkim.
The Army Chief appreciated the troops for maintaining a high level of operational efficiency and morale. He was accompanied by Lt Gen RP Kalita Army Commander, Eastern Command, and Lt Gen Tarun Kumar Aich, GOC Trishakti Corps.
He also expressed satisfaction with the pace of infrastructure development along the border areas.
On arrival at Sukna Military Station on October 23, the COAS interacted with the troops over a program, showcasing India’s cultural heritage and unity in diversity, organized on Deepavali eve.
He also complimented the Mountaineering Team that summited Mt Jonsang and Mt Domekhang and the Shooting Team of Trishakti Corps that came first in the Skill at Arms competition recently held at Mhow.
Meanwhile, on October 24, the COAS accompanied by Army Commander and GOC visited forward areas in North and East Sikkim. Reviewing the operational situation and preparedness of the field formations deployed along the Northern Borders in the Sikkim Sector.
The COAS expressed his satisfaction and urged the troops to maintain readiness for challenges. The Chief also complimented the soldiers for their professionalism and dedication to duty.
General Manoj Pande #COAS visited forward areas along the Northern Borders in #Sikkim and reviewed operational preparedness. #COAS was briefed on the security situation and progress in infrastructure development by the Commanders on ground. 1/3#IndianArmy pic.twitter.com/1Ov4l31c76
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) October 24, 2022
Glimpses of the COAS visit to @trishakticorps. 3/3 pic.twitter.com/CII7u22qlZ
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) October 24, 2022
