Army Chief reviews Eastern Command s operational preparedness

Kolkata Feb 8 (IANS) Army chief Bipin Rawat on Thursday visited the Eastern Army headquarters at Fort William her and reviewed the operational preparedness in view of the security situation in the eastern theatre a defence official said.

"Gen. Rawat reviewed the operational preparedness in view of the security situation in the Eastern theatre and also interacted with senior officers of the Eastern Command " a defence ministry spokesman said.

Last year there was a 73-day long stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops in the Doklam plateau in an area contested by China and Bhutan close to Sikkim border.

Rawat on a day s visit to Fort William was received by Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Abhay Krishna.

He also complimented all ranks of the Eastern Command for maintaining a high level of operational preparedness.

--IANS
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