Rajouri: Nearly a week after four soldiers were martyred in a terrorist attack on army vehicles in Poonch, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh reached Rajouri on Wednesday and reviewed the security and said that every soldier is very important for us and every soldier is like us. Is. Family members and we cannot tolerate that anyone looks down on our soldiers and countrymen.
“I wish speedy recovery to our soldiers who have been injured. I want to assure you that considering the seriousness of the soldiers who have been injured, all necessary steps are being taken and no stone is being left unturned.” Every soldier is very important for us in taking all necessary steps for their well-being.
I believe that each of our soldiers is like a member of the family; This feeling lives within all of us. This feeling is within every countryman; Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said in Rajouri, “We cannot tolerate that anyone looks down on our soldiers and countrymen.”
“Both security and intelligence agencies play an important role and this effort is being made continuously by them. This role will become even more important in the future. In this, whatever cooperation is required from the government and whatever cooperation is required from the government.” In the future, our treasury is completely open,” the Defense Minister said.
Speaking on the Rajouri encounter earlier this week, Rajnath Singh said, “I believe that such incidents should not be taken lightly. We need to be more cautious. I know you all should be alert.”
Rajnath Singh also encouraged the security personnel and said that their duties and efforts cannot be compared with compensation.
“You all have the spirit of sacrifice for the country. The bravery and valor you display makes all of us feel proud.”
Whatever your sacrifices in the service of the motherland, your duties and efforts cannot be compared under any circumstances. Even if some compensation is given, it will not compensate for the sacrifice of soldiers: Rajnath Singh
He said, “I want to assure you that as far as the government is concerned, the government stands with you and we give equal priority to your welfare and your convenience. We try to take action based on whatever information is given to us.” Minister.
Rajnath Singh said that the Indian Army has become better equipped than before.
Speaking about the Indian Army, Rajnath Singh said, “The Indian Army has now become more powerful than before.
The Indian Army has become better equipped than before. You all are the protectors of this country. Along with protecting the country, I want to make a special request to you. The responsibility of protecting the country is not only on you, but along with protecting the country, winning the hearts of the countrymen is also a big responsibility on your shoulders. “Be closely connected with the people of the country you serve.”
“I believe our goal is to win the war. While our aim is to eliminate terrorists, our aim must be larger; We have to win the hearts of our countrymen. We will win the war, we will win any kind of war, and we will eliminate the terrorists but at the same time we have to win the hearts of the countrymen and there is a huge responsibility on the shoulders of all of you and I know very well that you will do it completely. Will fulfill from.
We try to complete it with dedication. May you continue to serve with courage, honor and unwavering devotion to your values,” Rajnath Singh said.
Earlier, on Thursday last week, heavily armed terrorists had ambushed two army vehicles near Thanamandi in Rajouri sector, killing four army personnel and injuring three others.
Amid the recent increase in attacks on its soldiers, the Indian Army is planning to increase the number of troops to curb the activities of Pakistani terrorists in the Poonch-Rajouri sector, sources said on Monday.
Army sources told ANI, “An additional brigade size formation was formed in the area a few months ago. It has been planned that another brigade will come there along with some other units to support counter-terrorism operations.”
The move is expected to strengthen the anti-terrorism grid in the area and boost the confidence of the local population.
The local police have also strengthened their intelligence network and it is expected that it will be further strengthened.
The Army is also conducting a Staff Court of Inquiry against the 13-Sector Rashtriya Rifles Commander, who is a Brigadier, for repeated lapses in the operation in which the Army has lost several soldiers.
The Staff Court of Inquiry is being headed by a Major General-rank officer, who will also take responsibility for the death of three civilians who were detained by 48 RR troops right after the Dera Gali terror attack in which four soldiers were killed. Were included. were killed and their bodies were also mutilated.
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pandey also visited the Poonch-Rajouri sector today and is expected to visit again this week along with senior Defense Ministry officials.
During the visit, he was briefed by top commanders about the ongoing operations and steps to be taken to effectively target terrorists in the coming days.
Sources said the Pakistani Army and its intelligence agencies want to revive terrorism in Poonch Rajouri sector to put pressure on the Indian Army to reduce the number of troops on the northern border with China.
Security forces have also been successful in curbing terrorist activities in the Kashmir Valley.
