Army Chief M.M. Naravane in Eastern Ladakh, reviews ground situation
The Hindu
India is undertaking winter stocking amid the long-going border stand-off with China
Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Naravane on Friday visited the forward areas and was briefed on the security situation and operational preparedness.
The visit comes as India and China continue discussions for complete disengagement and de-escalation to end the stand-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the area.
Both sides are undertaking winter stocking to support the thousands of troops deployed along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh since the stand-off began in May last year.
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