Srinagar: India’s defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Thoise in Ladakh region of the Jammu and Kashmir.
She was briefed on the operational preparedness of the forward areas, following which she visited the highest post in Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) sector and Chushul along the Indo-China border in Eastern Ladakh and interacted with the troops, a spokesman said. “This was the first ever visit of Raksha Mantri to DBO sector and to one of the highest posts in Eastern Ladakh.”
She was flown in an Army Aviation ALH helicopter. Lt Gen D Anbu, Army Commander Northern Command and Corps Commander of the Ladakh Corps accompanied her during the visit. While interacting with the troops she complimented them for their steadfastness and dedication despite the harsh climate and terrain, the spokesman said. “Her visit has further boosted the morale of the troops deployed at these extremely difficult snow covered locations in Ladakh.”
