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India's Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviews Northern Command operational readiness
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Northern Command headquarters in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, on June 9‑10 to assess its operational preparedness, capability development and modernisation programmes. In a hybrid briefing he was updated on multi‑domain operations, the development of technological infrastructure, and integrated combat readiness across the full spectrum of military tasks. The COAS stressed the need to harness emerging technologies, foster innovation and maintain continuous vigilance ahead of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, noting ongoing operations along the Line of Control, including in the Gambhir‑Mughlan area of Rajouri. He praised personnel at all ranks for their dedication and also honoured several veterans for their contributions to security and community welfare. The visit follows a similar review of the Southern Command on May 31.