Situation Along Northern Border Is Stable But Unpredictable: Army Chief Manoj Pande

The situation along the border with China is “stable” but “unpredictable” and Indian troops are adequately deployed to deal with any contingency, according to Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande.

Gen Pande also said at a press conference ahead of Army Day that troops deployed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) have been able to maintain a robust posture to defeat any evil design of the adversary in a firm and resolute manner.

The situation is stable and under control, but it is also volatile. Gen Pande said that adequate troop deployment along the LAC has been made to deal with any challenge. “Our troops have maintained a robust posture,” he added.

According to the Army chief, both sides have been able to resolve five of the seven issues on the table. “We continue to talk at both the military and diplomatic levels,” he said.

In reference to the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, he said that the February 2021 ceasefire agreement is still in effect. At the same time, Gen Pande also said that cross-border support for terrorism and terror infrastructure remained. The Chief of Army Staff also stated that a proposal for the induction of women into artillery units has been sent to the government.