Eastern Army Commander reviews operational readiness

GANGTOK, 22 Jan: Eastern Army Commander, Lt Gen MMS Rai, reviewed the Operational preparedness of troops deployed along the international border in Sikkim and the security situation in the area. He was accompanied by the Corps Commander, Trikshakti Corps, Lt Gen KJ Singh, AVSM and Maj Gen YVK Mohan, SM GOC Black Cat Divison.

A press release informs that though this was his maiden visit as Eastern Army Commander, Lt Gen MMS Rai, has served in the Black Cat Division earlier and is an old hand at Sikkim.

The Corps Commander briefed the Army Commander on the operational and logistics issues. The Corps Commander assured the Army Commander that the Trishakti Corps is fully geared to meet all challenges.

The release mentions that the Army Commander visited forward areas and interacted with cross section of troops deployed in forward area. The Army Commander travelled to Nathu La and congratulated all ranks on their morale and motivation in performance of their duties in the exacting weather conditions on the border.

He also laid a wreath at the War Memorial at Nathu La In keeping with the tradition. The Army Commander also gave gifts to the Chinese troops deployed at Nathu La.

The Army Commander appreciated the enormous efforts put in by all ranks of Trishakti Corps in maintaining peace and tranquility along Indo-China Border, the release adds.