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Amid the tensions at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, Indian Army Chief MM Naravane on Wednesday arrived in Leh. General MM Naravane visited the forward areas of Fire & Fury Corps including Rechin La & undertook a first-hand assessment of the situation along LAC. He was briefed by GOC, Fire & Fury Corps & other local commanders on the operational preparedness of our forces.

Naravane, who reached the forward area at 8.30am, visited troops of the XIV Corps, which is part of the Udhampur-based Northern Command. He is expected to return to New Delhi in the evening, people familiar with developments said on condition of anonymity.

“General MM Naravane #COAS visited forward areas of #FireandFury Corps including Rechin La and undertook a first-hand assessment of the situation along the LAC,” the army said in a tweet.

While interacting with the troops deployed in forward areas, the Army chief exhorted all ranks to continue working with same zeal and enthusiasm. General Naravane also distributed sweets and cakes on the eve of Christmas.

It may be noted that Lieutenant General PGK Menon in October took over as the new commander of the Leh-based 14 Corps. The Chief of Army Staff was received by LT Gen Menon and other Army officers at an airbase in Leh.