Indian Army Chief, General Manoj Pande, expressed concern about increased terrorist activities in the Rajouri and Poonch areas, attributing the rise to adversaries encouraging proxy wars amid efforts to bring peace to the Kashmir Valley. He noted infiltration attempts along the Line of Control (LoC) but highlighted successful thwarting of such attempts. The security situation on the northern border with China was described as stable but sensitive, with ongoing talks to address issues. General Pande also mentioned contracts worth Rs 12,000 crore signed with private Indian firms, focusing on projects like light tanks and future-ready combat vehicles.
