Rajouri, July 14: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, visited Talbehat Military Station to review the operational preparedness and combat readiness of the garrison units.During the visit, the Army Commander inspected the newly inducted equipment of the Shaktibaan Regiment and the indigenous Dhanush Gun unit, underscoring the Indian Army's continued focus on capability enhancement, self-reliance, and force modernisation. The visit highlighted the Army's commitment to strengthening operational effectiveness through the induction of advanced indigenous defence systems.Interacting with officers and troops, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma commended all ranks for their exemplary professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to duty. He urged the troops to continue striving for excellence, adopt modern techniques and evolving operational practices, and remain prepared to effectively respond to every situation and emerging security challenge. He emphasized that continuous training, technological adaptation, and a high state of combat readiness are essential to meeting the dynamic nature of modern warfare.

The Army Commander reiterated the importance of maintaining the highest standards of operational preparedness while leveraging advanced indigenous capabilities to enhance the Indian Army's combat effectiveness.The visit reaffirmed the Northern Command's unwavering commitment to force modernisation, operational excellence, and ensuring that its formations remain fully prepared to safeguard the nation's security under all circumstances.