2021 Was Challenging Because Of Tension With China, Says Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane

Mumbai: Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Saturday said the situation along the Line of Control is better than last year but Pakistan is still harbouring terrorists along the border.

“Last year was challenging for the Army because of the China tensions and to keep the situation under control, the 14th meeting took place recently. There was disengagement at multiple points,” he added.

“At LOC, the situation is better than last year but Pakistan is still harbouring terrorists near the border. Nearly 300-400 terrorists are waiting to intrude in India. A total of 144 terrorists were killed in counter operations,” Naravane said during his address at the 74th Indian Army Day celebration held at Cariappa Parade Ground in New Delhi.

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“Our mutual cooperation with neighbouring countries has increased further during the COVID-19 epidemic,” he announced.

Talking about India’s contribution to UN peacekeeping operations, he said, “Indian Army has always been instrumental in UN peacekeeping operations. Even today, more than 5,000 soldiers of our Army are deployed in various peacekeeping missions, which Gives the country a distinct identity.”

India celebrates Army Day on January 15 every year to acknowledge the importance of the Indian Army and honour the sacrifices of soldiers.

On this day in 1949, Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa took over as the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India.

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