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Indian Army Chief Visits Forward Areas, Commends Troops for Valour in Operation Sindoor

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Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited the forward areas of the Dagger Division under the Chinar Corps in Baramulla on Thursday, where he met with troops involved in Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory strike against Pakistan-based terrorists following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead. The Army chief commended the troops for their valour, josh, and vigilant actions towards dominating the Line of Control during the operation. He also lauded the role played by the troops in the destruction of terror camps in PoJK, emphasizing the need for troops to remain ever prepared to respond to any challenge with decisive force.

Key Takeaways:

  • General Upendra Dwivedi visited the forward areas of the Dagger Division under the Chinar Corps in Baramulla on Thursday, meeting with troops involved in Operation Sindoor.
  • The Army chief commended the troops for their valour, josh, and vigilant actions towards dominating the Line of Control during the operation.
  • General Dwivedi also lauded the role played by the troops in the destruction of terror camps in PoJK.
  • The operation targeted terror bases linked to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, resulting in the killing of over 100 terrorists.
  • India conducted precision strikes on Pakistani military installations following the strikes on terror camps, continuing until the early hours of May 10.
  • The Indian Army and Pakistani military reached an understanding to cease all hostilities, including land, air, and naval actions, with immediate effect.
  • The operation marked a shift in India-Pakistan dynamics, setting "new normals" through "new-age warfare".
  • Top military leaders, including CDS General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Dwivedi, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, addressed a gathering of veterans and strategic experts to discuss the success of the operation and synergy among the three services.

Statistics:

  • 100 terrorists killed during Operation Sindoor
  • 9 locations across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir targeted during the operation
  • 26 people killed in the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam
  • Over 100 terrorists killed as part of the operation
  • Operation lasted until the early hours of May 10, when both nations reached an understanding to cease all hostilities

Sources:

  • Indian Army
  • The Rashtrapati Bhavan
  • The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff
  • HT Digital Content Services
  • Hindustan Times

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