No one ought to make any mistake of testing Indian Army’s endurance: General Naravane on Ladakh standoff

NEW DELHI: In a transparent message to China, Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Friday mentioned nobody ought to make any mistake of testing India’s endurance although it’s dedicated to resolve the border standoff alongside the northern frontier by means of talks and political efforts.

In an deal with on the Army Day parade right here, Gen Naravane mentioned a “befitting response” was given to the “conspiracy” to make unilateral modifications on the border and that the sacrifice of the Galwan heroes in jap Ladakh is not going to go waste.

“We are committed to resolve disputes through talks and political efforts but no one should make any mistake of testing our patience,” he mentioned.

“I want to assure the country that the sacrifice of the Galwan heroes will not go waste. Indian Army will not allow any harm to the country’s sovereignty and security,” he added.

Twenty Indian Army personnel laid down their lives in a fierce hand-to-hand fight on June 15 final yr in Galwan Valley, an incident that marked essentially the most critical army conflicts between the 2 sides in many years.

China is but to reveal the variety of its troopers killed and injured within the conflict although it formally admitted to have suffered casualties. According to an American intelligence report, the variety of casualties on the Chinese facet was 35

“We are committed to resolve disputes through talks and political efforts but no one should make any mistake of testing our patience,” Gen Naravane mentioned.

He mentioned eight rounds of army talks had been held between India and China to convey the state of affairs below management.

“Our efforts will continue to find a solution to the current situation on the basis of mutual and equal security,” he mentioned.

Referring to cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, he mentioned the neighbouring nation continues to offer a secure haven to terrorists.

“Strong response is being given to the enemy on the opposite border. Pakistan continues to offer secure haven to terrorists. In the coaching camps, throughout the LoC (Line of Control), round 300-400 terrorists are able to infiltrate,” he mentioned.

“There was a rise of 40 per cent within the ceasefire violations final yr which is the proof of Pakistan’s sinister plans. There had been additionally makes an attempt to smuggle weapons utilizing drones,” he added.