Army Chief praises BSF, tight operational coordination in J&K
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Srinagar: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviewed operational preparedness in Jammu and Kashmir's Pargwal sector and felicitated BSF officers , including a woman officer, for their role during Operation Sindoor During his two-day visit to forward areas in J&K, the Army Chief praised the coordination between the Army, BSF, and ex-servicemen, and emphasised the need to remain agile amid evolving security challenges."General Dwivedi reviewed operational preparedness in J&K's Pargwal sector and visited the Tiger Division where he commended troops for their outstanding performance in Operation Sindoor," said a statement from the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army.He also lauded the BSF's close operational integration with the Army and the bravery of Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari and her team for defending forward posts in the Akhnoor sector."He also acknowledged the valuable contribution of ex-servicemen in supporting the armed forces during Operation Sindoor," the Army said.Before returning to Delhi on Friday, the COAS awarded Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari with the Commendation Disc for "her exceptional courage and operational proficiency in the Jammu frontier." Constable Ravinder Singh also felicitated for "his exemplary courage and bravery."
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