Overview
- The Army chief, General Dhiraj Seth, inspected Trishakti (XXXIII), Spear (III) and Gajraj (IV) corps during a tour on July 14–16 to review deployments, surveillance architecture and logistics.
- He visited Bengdubi at the northern gateway to the Siliguri Corridor to assess measures that protect the narrow land link between mainland India and the seven northeastern states.
- General Seth set out a guiding vision called VIJAY—Vigilance, Innovation, Jointness, Atmanirbharta, Yodha First—to steer force modernisation and operational priorities.
- Commanders briefed the chief on adopting new tools such as drones, Army Aviation helicopters and MR‑SAM (medium‑range surface‑to‑air missiles), plus tighter coordination with the IAF and CAPFs for multi‑domain response.
- Units responsible for key approaches and the LAC near Doklam remain on operational alert while infrastructure upgrades and civil‑military cooperation continue to improve mobility, logistics and disaster relief support for local communities.