Sending out a stern message to China, Lt Gen Y K Joshi Saturday affirmed that ‘Operation Snow Leopard’ is not over and that it was still on. The General Officer-Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), was speaking at the northern command's investiture ceremony at its headquarters in Udhampur.
Speaking on the occasion, the Army Commander also maintained that 2021 was a watershed year for the Armed Forces wherein they displayed boldness in standing up to the aggressive designs on the LC and LAC. He further added that there has been a reduction in terrorist related incidents, stone pelting activities and protests as a result of tireless efforts of the security forces and the people of J&K.
On the occasion he presented GOC-in-C's appreciation to 40 units and GOC-in-C's ‘Certificates of Appreciation' to 26 units for their ‘outstanding' and ‘distinguished' performance in the command theatre.The GOC-in-C's Appreciation was given to units for their performance in Operation Meghdoot, Operation Rakshak, Operation Northern Borders, and other operations.
The GOC-in-C's Certificates of Appreciation were given to units involved in Operation Snow Leopard, which was launched after China refused to move back and restore the status quo ante in eastern Ladakh.
“The importance of both the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh is well known and we have played our role as far as the security of this region is concerned with full dedication and devotion and are maintaining our complete dominance over it.”