The Indian Army will continue to deal with China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) in a “firm and resolute manner” in eastern Ladakh and it has been maintaining the highest level of operational preparedness in the region, army Chief General MM Naravane said on Wednesday.
The army chief's comments came on a day the 14th Senior Highest Military Commander Level meeting to resolve the standoff in eastern Ladakh, now on for more than 21 months, is being held on Wednesday.
“While there has been partial engagement, the threat by no means has been reduced. We are hopeful of resolving issues at Patrolling Point 15 (Hot Springs). We are more than adequately prepared to deal with it should there be any military ramifications,” Naravane was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
“We are much better prepared to meet any challenge that is thrown up at us. Major efforts are undertaken to see what all dual-use infrastructure is there which can be made use of. Necessary safeguards are in place to take care of any contingencies. Upgradation and development of infrastructure along the northern borders have been carried out in a holistic and comprehensive manner,” he said.
He further said, “We will continue to deal with Chinese PLA in a firm and resolute manner. We have continued to maintain the highest level of operational preparedness while at the same time engaging with Chinese PLA in dialogue.”
The 14th Senior Highest Military Commander Level meeting to resolve the…
