CDS Gen. Chauhan conducts ‘strategic overview’ at Army’s northern, western commands-OxBig News Network

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan with others throughout a bunch picture, on the headquarters of the Indian Army’s Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station, in Panchkula district, Haryana Photo: PIB through PTI

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Sunday (May 25, 2025) carried out a strategic overview of the Army’s fight readiness on the pressure’s northern and western theatres following Operation Sindoor.

In separate visits to the 2 essential instructions that performed a significant function in the course of the operation, Gen. Chauhan counseled the general synergy and well timed accomplishment of duties underneath difficult situations.

The CDS, whereas conducting a strategic overview and operational evaluation, emphasised the significance of continued vigilance, jointness and synergy throughout the companies to deal with “evolving threats”, in line with the Army.

The prime army official additionally exhorted the 2 instructions to render a serving to hand in rehabilitation of the civilians focused by the “adversary”.

At the northern command’s headquarters in Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Pratik Sharma briefed Gen. Chauhan on operational preparedness in addition to efforts to eradicate terrorism within the union territory, the Army stated.

“At Udhampur, the CDS was briefed on the success of the Northern Army in neutralising the fear community, adversary’s belongings that supported terror and counter measures taken to guard personal army belongings and civil inhabitants throughout Operation Sindoor,” it stated.

The Army stated Gen. Chauhan was apprised in regards to the efforts by the Northern Army Command within the rehabilitation of the civilians of the border areas who have been focused by the “adversary”.

At Chandimandir, the CDS was briefed by General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Manoj Kumar Katiyar on the kinetic and non-kinetic punitive response by the forces throughout Operation Sindoor.

“An in depth overview of the operational atmosphere, defence preparedness and key outcomes of the operation have been offered, whereas underscoring the prevailing safety state of affairs alongside the western borders,” the Army stated in a press release.

It stated inputs on technological infusion and enhanced logistics functionality, contributing to excessive operational effectivity, real-time situational consciousness, strengthening the army functionality of Western Army have been additionally highlighted.

Supreme sacrifice

“Gen. Chauhan remembered the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice within the line of obligation throughout Operation Sindoor, lauding the valour, resolve, precision and self-discipline of all ranks,” it stated.

He acknowledged the “operational excellence” achieved by the sector formations answerable for the northern and western borders in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, the Army stated.

“The go to concluded with the CDS expressing his deep appreciation for the exemplary conduct and profitable execution of army operations which reaffirmed the religion reposed by the nation in its armed forces,” it stated.

“He attributed the general success achieved achieve nationwide safety aims to excessive morale, self-discipline and unwavering dedication of the Indian Army,” it added.

Under Operation Sindoor, India carried out precision strikes on 9 terror infrastructures early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror assault.

Following the Indian motion, Pakistan tried to assault Indian army bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Pakistani makes an attempt have been strongly responded to by the Indian facet.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on May 10 introduced that India and Pakistan reached an understanding to cease all firings and army actions on land, air and sea, with speedy impact.