Won’t hesitate to launch another surgical strike if need arises: VCOAS

  • | Saturday | 8th December, 2018

“The conditions along the borders with Pakistan and China are very different from the rest of the country. The safety, dignity and honour of your country depends on your ability as leaders.” Our active borders have tough terrain and are located in high altitude areas. If the enemy challenges us, we can cross the Line of Control and do it again.”The VCOAS also said that the plan to induct women into the armed forces on combat roles has not been finalised yet. Hence, we will have to closely examine every single detail before making a decision on giving combat roles to women,” he added.Addressing the cadets after the parade, Anbu said, “As officers, each and every one of you should set an example for others.

Dehradun: A day after former Army officer Lt Gen (retd) DS Hooda said that the 2016 surgical strikes should not be overhyped or politicised, vice-chief of Army staff Lt Gen D Anbu on Saturday said that the forces won’t hesitate to launch another such operation against militants across the border if the need arises.Speaking to mediapersons after reviewing the 143rd passing-out parade at Indian Military Academy here, Anbu said, “We were only showing our strength by conducting a surgical strike on militant launch pads. If the enemy challenges us, we can cross the Line of Control and do it again.”The VCOAS also said that the plan to induct women into the armed forces on combat roles has not been finalised yet. “The conditions along the borders with Pakistan and China are very different from the rest of the country. Our active borders have tough terrain and are located in high altitude areas. Hence, we will have to closely examine every single detail before making a decision on giving combat roles to women,” he added.Addressing the cadets after the parade, Anbu said, “As officers, each and every one of you should set an example for others. The safety, dignity and honour of your country depends on your ability as leaders.”

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