NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, SEP 10
Army Chief General M M Naravane visited the Chandimandir military station in Panchkula in Haryana on Friday and took updates about various operational and training related issues, the Defence Ministry said.
Naravane addressed officers of the Western Command and exhorted them to serve with pride, and in doing so uphold the military ethos and the rich culture of the Indian Army, the ministry said in a statement.
General MM Naravane #COAS and Colonel of the SIKH LI Regiment interacted with troops of a SIKH LI battalion at #Chandimandir & complimented them for their professionalism and undaunted spirit.#IndianArmy#StrongAndCapable pic.twitter.com/SdWTMxdeGu
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) September 10, 2021
While highlighting the various force modernisation measures being undertaken by the Indian Army, he emphasised that soldiers must also keep themselves abreast with latest trends in information technology, and emerging cyber threats and counter measures.
“Later, General Naravane interacted with the troops, commending them for their professionalism and undaunted spirit in maintaining a high state of combat readiness despite the restrictions imposed by COVID-19 pandemic,” the statement said.
He exhorted all ranks to continue working with zeal and be prepared for any future operational challenges, according to the statement.
The Army chief was updated on various operational and training related issues by Lieutenant General R P Singh, Commander, Western Command, it said.