Situation along China border serious, Indian Army taken ample precautionary steps: Indian Army Chief

Indian Army Chief MM Naravane, who is visiting Leh to review the ongoing border tension with China, on Friday said the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is “serious” and added the precautionary steps taken by the Indian Army will help in maintaining the situation. Naravane, who arrived in Ladakh on Thursday said the morale of the jawans are high and they are ready to face any challenge. “After reaching Leh yesterday, I went to different places and talked to officers and JCOs (Junior Commissioned Officers). I reviewed the situation. The morale of jawans are very high and they are ready to face any challenges. I can say that our jawans are the best,” Naravane told ANI.

He said for the last 2-3 months, the situation has been tensed but we have continuously been engaging with China both at the military and diplomatic level.

He said, the situation along LAC is slightly tensed. Keeping in view of the situation, we have taken precautionary deployment for our own safety &and security, so that our security and integrity remain safeguarded.