Leh, Jul 14 (PTI) General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps, Lt Gen Madanraj Pande, on Tuesday visited Chusul sector, the strategically critical military and geographical region in eastern Ladakh, to review operational preparedness in the challenging super high-altitude environment, the Army said.
Situated south of Pangong Tso lake at an altitude of over 13,000 feet and merely eight kms west of the Line of Actual Control, Chusul sector features vital terrain, including the Spanggur Gap, Rezang La pass, and the Chusul Valley airstrip.
“During the visit, the Corps Commander interacted with personnel of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and ITBP, commending their professionalism, high standards of combat readiness and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Nation’s frontiers,” the fire and fury corps said in a post on X.
Meanwhile, as part of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations, the Corps organised a weapons and equipment display at Hanle, showcasing state-of-the-art weapon systems, drones, and advanced surveillance equipment.
The exhibition on Monday highlighted the Indian Army’s technological capabilities, combat preparedness, and operational readiness for high-altitude warfare, a defence spokesman said.
He said the event witnessed enthusiastic participation by local residents, students and teachers, providing them with a first-hand insight into modern battlefield capabilities while honouring the valour and supreme sacrifice of the bravehearts of Operation Vijay.
The initiative further strengthened the enduring bond between the Indian Army and the people of Ladakh, the spokesman said. PTI TAS TAS KVK KVK
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