Northern Command Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited forward posts in the Dras and Kargil sectors to assess the security situation and operational readiness in the challenging high-altitude terrain ahead of the winter season.
During the visit, the Army Commander was briefed on emerging threat scenarios, ongoing surveillance measures, deployment readiness, and preparations to sustain operations as extreme weather sets in. The review focused on ensuring robust defensive posture, winter logistics, and mission continuity in one of the world’s most demanding operational environments.
Interacting with troops on the frontline, Lt Gen Sharma praised their professionalism, morale, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s borders. He commended their resilience in sub-zero conditions and acknowledged the critical role they play in maintaining security along sensitive frontier stretches.
He urged the personnel to remain steadfast, innovative, and mission-focused, emphasising the importance of adaptability and preparedness in evolving security dynamics.
The visit underlines the Northern Command’s continued focus on high-altitude operational readiness and its commitment to ensuring secure and vigilant borders through the winter months.
