No let-up in infiltration attempts along LoC in J&K: Army Chief

New Delhi, Sep 5: Noting that there is no let-up in infiltration attempts along Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday said that it is too early to assess the full impact of ‘Operation Sindoor’ in the region.
Speaking at the launch of Retired Lt Gen KJS Dhillon’s book ‘Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India’s Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan’ at the Manekshaw Centre, General Dwivedi said, “The operation ended only a few days ago, and its long-term effects on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and the LoC situation remain to be seen.”
“The situation on the LoC and the impact it has had is a very small time to talk about this. We will have to look at this from a long-term perspective,” he said.
General Dwivedi added that while the operation targeted terror infrastructure, infiltration attempts are still being reported along the LoC. “If you look at today’s date and see if state-sponsored terrorism has ended, I don’t think so. Infiltration attempts have still been made along the LoC. The number of terrorists killed and those who escaped are known and have been reported,” he said.
On the subject of theaterisation, the Army Chief said it is necessary for effective command and coordination during operations involving multiple agencies. “Theaterisation is something that will inevitably come sooner or later. To implement it, we need several steps involving jointness, integration, and careful planning. Wars are not fought by the Army alone. With so many agencies involved, theaterisation becomes the solution. A single commander is needed to coordinate execution effectively,” he said.
General Dwivedi described ‘Operation Sindoor’ as a tribute to the professionalism and effort of the Indian Army and the nation. “It is not just a narrative of a military operation, but a record of the courage and work of the Indian Army. Regarding the LoC situation, we have become accustomed to these conflicts and may not always recognize the relevance, losses, and challenges involved,” he added.
On economic and defence reforms, General Dwivedi welcomed the government’s GST reform, noting its potential to boost defence corridors. “The reform will allow greater investment in defence corridors and support MSMEs and startups. They will find it easier to invest in research, development, manufacturing, and upgradation of equipment for the Indian Army,” he said. (KNO)