KARGIL: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Wednesday visited the Kargil and Batalik sectors of Ladakh to review the operational preparedness of troops deployed in the strategically important areas.
Lt Gen Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, visited the Forever in Operations Division on October 28-29 and assessed the readiness of personnel stationed in the two sectors, the Northern Command said in a post on X.
The Kargil and Batalik sectors are characterised by challenging terrain and harsh weather conditions, with battle-hardened Indian Army troops guarding the strategically sensitive areas.
During his interaction with personnel, the Army Commander appreciated their professionalism, high morale and unwavering commitment to the nation.
He also exhorted the troops to continuously refine their tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), while harnessing cutting-edge technology to maintain operational superiority, the Army said.
