Tag: #Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi

Srinagar, Jun 15 : Northern Army Commander, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, who arrived here on Wednesday reviewed the overall security situation and operational preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. Lt Gen Dwivedi, who arrived here today on a three day visit is likely to visit forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) and the hinterland to review the overall security situation in the Kashmir Valley, a defence spokesman said.

New Delhi, May 12 : Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande arrived at Leh on Thursday on his maiden visit to the Ladakh region after assuming the command of the Indian Army. He was briefed on the security situation along the borders with special focus on Eastern Ladakh, the Indian Army said. "During his three day visit to Ladakh, the Army Chief will visit forward areas in Eastern Ladakh and interact with troops deployed along the LAC in the most difficult and inhospitable terrain in the world," the Army said. The high level of operational readiness being maintained by the forces while maintaining a high tempo of capability development was highlighted, the Indian Army added

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, AVSM, GOC-in-C, Northern Command presented gallantry awards as well as distinguished service awards to the gallant Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks in a solemn and distinguished Investiture Ceremony held at Udhampur today. Ninety two gallantry awards were presented to those who showed exemplary courage under extreme circumstances and twenty five distinguished service awards were presented for selfless service to the nation.