"The Situation Along the Northern Borders is Stable and Under Control, but Unpredictable" - General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff

Army Chief General Manoj Pande addressed a press conference ahead of the Army Day on January 15, summarising the year and the current scenario

- NEETU DHULIA

DURING THE PRESS CONFERENCE, General Pande also touched upon the Russia-Ukraine fallout, complex relations in the global scenario, the impact of COVID, immediate neighbourhood security challenges, modernisation and transformation of the Indian Army.

“The situation along the Northern borders is stable and under control yet but unpredictable” mentioned the Army Chief. He also said Indian troops deployed along the LAC have been able to maintain a robust posture to defeat any evil design of the adversary in a firm and resolute manner. He asserted that the preparedness level of the Indian Army remained very high standard, “we have adequate forces and adequate reserves in each of the sectors to deal with any contingencies”. The Army chief said both sides have been able to resolve five of the seven issues that were on the table. “We continue to talk both at the military and diplomatic levels,” he added.