Status Quo at the LAC: Northern Army Commander

The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command mentioned that all formations are at a high level of operation preparedness. The Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army have been in a standoff in multiple areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh since May 2020. Lieutenant General Dwivedi also discussed the continuity of the ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan, but added that the Indian Army has successfully foiled some infiltration attempts. He assured that their regiment is performing well in all fields, including Siachen Glacier, LoC with Pakistan, LAC with China, or counter-terrorist operations with Rashtriya Rifles units. The Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Regiment has a rich history, having fought every war since its inception in 1820 under the leadership of Maharaja Gulab Singh, first Dogra ruler of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir State. The regiment has been honoured with a total of 2,365 awards, including two Param Vir Chakras, two Ashok Chakras, one Padam Bhushan, five Maha Vir Chakras, and 11 Kirti Chakras. The purpose of the rally was to reach out to all ex-servicemen, their next of kin and veer naris, and solve their problems related to pension and medical help from medical experts, as well as to provide information about the latest welfare schemes run by the Indian Army, Central, and state governments for them.