Jammu : In a significant visit aimed at bolstering border security, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited the White Knight Corps headquarters in Nagrota, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 29, 2025, to assess the operational readiness of the formation along the Line of Control (LoC). The visit underscores the Indian Army’s commitment to maintaining heightened vigilance amid evolving security challenges in the region.
During the visit, General Dwivedi was briefed by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps on the prevailing security situation and operational dynamics along the LoC. The briefing covered ongoing military deployments, operational challenges, and the strategic measures in place to counter emerging threats, particularly in light of recent cross-border incidents. The COAS was apprised of the Corps’ proactive steps in maintaining dominance along the border, including efforts to counter drone-assisted drug and arms trafficking, which has emerged as a growing menace in recent months.
General Dwivedi commended the troops for their exemplary performance during Operation Sindoor, a landmark counter-terror operation described as the most extensive cross-border mission since the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. He lauded the soldiers for their professionalism, courage, and unwavering commitment in executing the operation, which targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on May 7, 2025. The operation, monitored closely by General Dwivedi alongside Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, marked a significant escalation in India’s counter-terror strategy.
Emphasizing the importance of adaptability, the COAS urged the troops to remain agile and prepared for evolving security challenges. He highlighted the need for continuous vigilance and technological readiness to address dynamic threats along the LoC. General Dwivedi also praised the White Knight Corps for its role in counter-radicalization, noting their engagement with local communities, civil administrations, and religious leaders to steer youth away from extremist ideologies. Established in 1972, the Corps continues to play a pivotal role in defending the LoC and fostering peace in the region.
The Army Chief’s visit to the White Knight Corps follows a series of high-level reviews of operational preparedness across India’s western and northern fronts. Earlier this month, General Dwivedi visited the Konark Corps in Laungewala, where he praised the troops for their valor during Operation Sindoor and their success in neutralizing enemy drone incursions. On May 11, 2025, he issued directives granting army commanders along the western borders full authority to deliver befitting responses to any ceasefire or airspace violations by Pakistan, signaling a robust stance amid ongoing tensions.
