Visits forward posts in Poonch, felicitates ex-serviceman with ‘Veteran Achiever Award’
Poonch, Feb 07: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday lauded the high standards of professionalism and readiness demonstrated by the soldiers deployed along the Line of Control and International Borders.
According to the details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer, the Army Chief during his visit to forward areas of Poonch Sector today while addressing the soldiers commended their unwavering dedication and exceptional state of preparedness.
General Dwivedi reviewed operational preparedness and assessed deployment posture, surveillance measures and security arrangements. He also reviewed the overall readiness of formations deployed in the sector.
An official said that during the visit, the Army Chief also stopped at Kamsar village in Poonch, where he met Subedar (Honorary Captain) Parvez Ahmed (Retired) of 18 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. General Dwivedi and the veteran JCO had served together on multiple occasions, including during the period when the Army Chief commanded the battalion between 2002 and 2005.
He said that during ‘Operation Sindoor,’ Parvez played a significant role in supporting deployed troops by assisting with logistics and local coordination, drawing on his familiarity with the area and long association with the unit. His efforts, carried out at personal risk during periods of heightened tension, earned him recognition from the Army.
In recognition of his continued contribution to society and his support during ‘Operation Sindoor,’ the Army Chief felicitated him with the Veteran Achiever Award during the visit. Family members, ex-servicemen and local residents were present on the occasion.
Several other veterans and civilians including women and children from the region also met the Army Chief during the visit. The exchanges were informal, reflecting the close bond between serving personnel, former soldiers and civilians in the border districts of Jammu and Kashmir. (KNO)
