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IAF Chief Marks Diwali With Troops in Ladakh as Deputy Chief Visits Siachen

The festival-time visits doubled as on-site checks of high-altitude readiness in sensitive Himalayan sectors.

Overview

  • The Indian Air Force said on X that Air Chief Marshal A P Singh visited the Ladakh sector on Monday, met IAF and Army personnel, and extended Diwali greetings.
  • At high-altitude forward posts, he praised the vigilance, professionalism and resilience of troops operating in extreme conditions.
  • Reporting indicates he reviewed operational preparedness and underscored IAFArmy synergy in safeguarding the border.
  • Deputy Chief Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti visited the Siachen Glacier to celebrate with deployed troops and lauded their contributions in recent operations, officials said.
  • Bharti also stopped at Terchey village near Thoise to interact with residents and convey festival wishes.