Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi visited forward areas in the Sunderbani sector of Jammu & Kashmir today to assess the operational readiness of Indian Army units stationed near the Line of Control (LoC). The visit took place amid rising tensions in the region following the Indian Army’s recent offensive, Operation Sindoor, launched earlier this month.
During his inspection, General Dwivedi received detailed briefings from formation commanders on the prevailing security scenario and operational posture along the LoC. The commanders outlined the volatile situation that has emerged since Operation Sindoor, which was executed on May 7, 2025. The mission involved precision strikes on nine terrorist targets—four across the border in Pakistan and five within Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK)—crippling networks associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen. The operation was a retaliatory move following the deadly Pahalgam attack and has led to intensified cross-border shelling by Pakistan, resulting in 12 civilian casualties and the death of one Indian soldier in Poonch district.
General Dwivedi interacted with the troops deployed in the sector, commending their professionalism, courage, and resilience during and after Operation Sindoor. He highlighted the need for constant preparedness, stating, “The operational environment demands continuous vigilance and institutional resilience.” His remarks emphasized the importance of readiness and adaptability in light of evolving security threats.
The visit also reflected the Indian Army’s broader strategic focus on technology integration. As part of the Army’s ongoing “Year of Tech Absorption” initiative, General Dwivedi reiterated the critical importance of modernizing operational capabilities through advanced systems and tools. This aligns with his previous engagements, including his February 2025 visit to the Sir Creek region in Gujarat, where he assessed technology-led enhancements in border defense.
General Dwivedi’s visit included on-ground reviews of forward posts, live operational drills, and one-on-one interactions with soldiers, reinforcing high morale and operational cohesion at the tactical level. His presence in the conflict-prone sector signaled the Army’s strong commitment to national security and the protection of its borders under dynamic and challenging conditions.
