On western front, there is increase in concentration of terrorists: Gen Naravane

Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday said that as far as the western front is concerned there is an increase in the concentration of terrorists in various launch pads and there have been repeated attempts of infiltration across the Line of ControlThe army chief said On the western front there is an increase in the concentration of terrorists in various launch pads and there have been repeated attempts of infiltration across the LAC This once exposes the nefarious designs of our western neighbourAddressing the media persons on Tuesday Gen Naravane said If you recall the situation as it existed last January there have been positive developments both along our northern and western borders On the northern borders we have continued to maintain the highest levels of operational preparedness while at the same time engaging with the Peoples Liberation Army PLA through dialogueAfter persistent joint efforts mutual disengagement has occurred at many locations of which I have been telling you from time to time So that definitely is a positive development that has happened over the last one year As we speak the 14th round of the Core Commander talks are underway and I am hopeful that you should see further development in the days ahead he addedWhile there has been a partial disengagement the threat has by no means reduced and the host level are more or less the same From our side it has been enhanced The threat assessment and internal deliberations that we have carried out from time to time have resulted in some reorganisation and realignment of the same in keeping with our armys mandate of ensuring our territorial integrity the army chief saidGen Naravane said This also caters to the major augmentation that has taken in the PLA forces and their infrastructure While we will continue to deal with PLA in a firm and resolute manner necessary safeguards are in place to take care of any contingency The 14th round of Corps Commanderlevel talks between India and China are currently underway The 14th round of Senior Highest Military Commander Level SHMCL talks between India and China is taking place on January 12 at the ChushulMoldo meeting point on the Chinese side at 0930 AM ISTThe Indian side is looking forward to constructive dialogue for resolving the remaining friction areas said Indian Army officials New Delhi and Beijing have been engaged in holding talks on the Line of Actual Control in the Eastern Ladakh area to resolve the standoff So far 13 rounds of talks have been heldAbout Nagaland killing he said ldquoThe incident was regrettable The inquiry is in its final stages and the report may be submitted in a day or two Appropriate action will be taken The law of the land is paramount we will do whatever is necessary to uphold itrdquoThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever