Poonch, Feb 7: Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday visited forward areas in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir to review the operational preparedness of troops deployed along the border and interacted with personnel at forward locations. He commended the soldiers for maintaining high morale and operational readiness.
During the visit, the Army Chief also stopped at Kamsar village, where he met Subedar (Honorary Captain) Parvez Ahmed (Retired) of 18 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. The two had previously served together, including during the period when General Dwivedi commanded the battalion between 2002 and 2005.
Sub Parvez Ahmed joined the Indian Army in March 1991 and retired in March 2019 after 25 years of service. During his career, he served in various operational and instructional roles, including as an instructor at training establishments, and completed several specialised courses.
After retirement, he continued to remain active in community affairs. During Operation Sindoor, he assisted deployed troops in logistics and local coordination, using his familiarity with the area and association with the unit. His efforts were acknowledged by the Army.
In recognition of his continued social contribution and support during Operation Sindoor, the Army Chief presented him with the Veteran Achiever Award. The ceremony was attended by his family members, ex-servicemen and local residents.
Several other veterans and civilians, including women and children from the area, also interacted with the Army Chief. The visit underscored the close relationship between serving soldiers, veterans and civilian communities in the border districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
