India ready for any contingency along China border, says Army Chief Manoj Pande

Army Chief Manoj Pandey: Army Chief General Manoj Pande today said India is maintaining a strong defensive posture and is ready for any “contingency” along the India-China border known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC). General Manoj Pande was addressing the annual Army Day event in Karnataka’s Bengaluru today. He said the situation has been normal in the northern border areas and necessary steps have been taken to maintain peace,

“Maintaining a strong defensive posture at LAC, we are ready to tackle any contingency,” he said.

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Borders are secure

He further said that though the Army firmly faced security-related challenges over the last year, it ensured that the borders were secure. “It also further strengthened its preparations for future wars,” He was quoted as saying.

The Army Chief made a a veiled attack on Pakistan and said though ceasefire violations saw a dip along the western border, a terror infrastructure remains on the other side. Several proxy outfits have resorted to targeted killings to gain visibility, he said.

“Army, along with other security forces, is determined to foil all such attempts. Our counter-infiltration grid is continuously foiling the infiltration from there,” he said.

He also emphasised that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected violence and are happy with the positive changes.

Army Day parade moved out of Delhi to Bangalore

In a break with tradition, the Army Day Parade was moved out of Delhi for the first time since its inception in 1949 and held in Bengaluru this morning.

Another event will be held at the Army Service Corps (ASC) Centre and College in the city in the afternoon. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at the event.

Last year, the Air Force also moved out its annual fly-past and parade from the Hindon air base near Delhi to Chandigarh.Last year, the Air Force also moved out its annual fly-past and parade from the Hindon air base near Delhi to Chandigarh.

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