ibune News Service

Jammu, March 5

Amid increased hostility between India and Pakistan, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Fire and Fury Corps (14 Corps), Lt Gen YK Joshi, visited forward locations in the Siachen sector on Monday.

Siachen Glacier is situated on the Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) between India and Pakistan and is the highest battlefield in the world.

During his visit, the General Officer Commanding reviewed the security situation and was briefed on the operational preparedness in the sector. He interacted with troops deployed in extreme weather and highly challenging terrain for maintaining the sanctity of the border.

Appreciating the troops for their high morale and commitment even in these difficult circumstances, Lt General Joshi urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism of the Army.

Since the rise in tension, the Army is strengthening all borders, including the Line of Control, International Border and AGPL. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat reviewed the operational preparedness of the 16 Corps and Rising Star Corps a few days back.

Now, the GOC, 14 Corps, visited the area where temperature dips below -40°C and maintaining vigil and alertness is the toughest job.