This Article is From Jan 13, 2014

General Bikram Singh speaks on operational readiness in Army: highlights

General Bikram Singh speaks on operational readiness in Army: highlights

Army chief General Bikram Singh.

Army chief General Bikram Singh speaks at the annual press conference on the enhancement of combat power, Quick Reaction Force and operational readiness in the Indian Army.

Here are the highlights:

  • Looking at avenues for women officers in the Indian Army.
  • Combat power being enhanced, Quick Reaction Force being formed.
  • We will fire at any militants trying to enter through the LoC
  • As a principle, I do not comment on statements made by political leaders.
  • We should wait for conditions to improve before making changes to the national strategy regarding the army deployment in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Armed forces need to stay on in Kashmir under the present circumstances
  • Attempts are on to ensure ceasefire violations are adhered to by both sides. It is our endeavor to control it, not escalate it.
  • There is zero tolerance towards human rights violation.
  • Today's ceasefire violation is the first after DGMO meet, have asked our DGMO to take the matter up with the Pakistan counterpart.

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