Defence Minister of India Nirmala Sitararman Visited the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday and interacted with soldiers guarding the border with China.
She was briefed about the operational preparedness of the region. Later she also visited the highest post in Daulat Beg Oldie sector and Chushul along the Indo-China border in Eastern Ladakh. She also interacted with the troops there.
“This was the first ever visit of Raksha Mantri to DBO sector and to one of the highest posts in Eastern Ladakh. She was flown in an Army Aviation ALH helicopter,” a statement from the Udhampur-based Northern Command of the Indian Army said.
Defence Minister also posted a tweet describing her visit to the region,
Altitude, adverse weather conditions notwithstanding, our brave warriors keep their motivation high. @DefenceMinIndia @adgpi pic.twitter.com/Db1c0Ewb2w
— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) February 3, 2018
Today visited some eastern Ladakh posts – DBO and Chushul sectors. pic.twitter.com/uz4YrHvEXM
— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) February 3, 2018
Smt @nsitharaman visited the highest post in Dault Beg Oldie (DBO) sector & Chushul along the Indo-China border in Eastern Ladakh. She was briefed about the operational preparedness of the forward areas. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/VIh6r80QuM
— Raksha Mantri (@DefenceMinIndia) February 3, 2018
Smt @nsitharaman also had an open interaction with soldiers & complimented them for their steadfastness & dedication despite the harsh climate & terrain. 2/2@NorthernComd_IA pic.twitter.com/8UbP4EfxMr
— Raksha Mantri (@DefenceMinIndia) February 3, 2018
She congratulated the soldiers for their bravery and courage with which they guard the area despite the weather being extremely unfavorable.
A statement said, “Her visit has further boosted the morale of the troops deployed at these extremely difficult snow-covered locations in Ladakh.”
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