India fully prepared to meet security challenges: Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria

IAF has capability to deploy at short notice, says Chief of Air Staff

Security preparedness of India is in full swing in view of China posturing in the Galwan region and also the changing geo-political situation in neighbouring countries, including Afghanistan, according to Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R. K. S. Bhadauria. Speaking to reporters after reviewing the Combined Graduation Parade of new recruits at the Air Force Academy here on Saturday, he said deployment of forces will be based on the need at the ground level, which is being monitored closely and assured that country’s security was safe. On the assessment of current situation on the Ladakh front, he said disengagement plans on the friction points were on through the 11 rounds of talks. Continuation of deployment of forces post-Galwan depends on the varying situation, he said adding that basic deployment will continue to maintain security. As far as IAF is concerned it has the capability to deploy at a short notice as per the requirement.