Lt Gen Manjinder Singh Assesses Operational Preparedness at Key Border Military Stations
Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, the Army Commander of the South Western Command, conducted a thorough evaluation of the operational preparedness at the Fazilka and Abohar Military Stations today. This visit underscores the Indian Army's ongoing commitment to bolstering defensive capabilities along the critical India-Pakistan border.
During his visit, Lt Gen Singh assessed the combat readiness of the formations in the area, paying close attention to ongoing training exercises aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and combat adaptability. He emphasized the importance of professional excellence and the integration of advanced technologies. He urged troops to align their efforts with the Army's Decade of Transformation (2020–2030), a modernization initiative that involves replacing older platforms like the Cheetah and Chetak helicopters with indigenous Light Utility Helicopters.
Lt Gen Singh commended the troops for their high morale and discipline, acknowledging their dedication and professionalism as vital to maintaining national security. His visit follows a recent region-wide mock blackout drill conducted on May 31, 2025, which aimed to enhance wartime preparedness and improve response coordination.
Military analysts suggest that such high-level reviews bolster confidence, promote unit cohesion, and enhance readiness in frontier areas. Leadership engagements combined with innovative training are deemed crucial for maintaining operational effectiveness in these sensitive border regions.
In line with its broader vision for technological independence and force modernization, the Indian Army continues to implement initiatives that strengthen both its capabilities and morale. The efforts of the Sapta Shakti Command are seen as pivotal in securing India's western borders and adapting to future battlefield challenges.
