Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits Gujarat
She was received by General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff and Lieutenant General PM Hariz, GOC-in-C, Southern Command.
Soon after having taken over as the Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, visited Ahmedabad where she was briefed on the operational situation by the Army Commander Southern Command.
The Minister preferred her first call to visit the area of Sir Creek because of the relevance of the area to the overall security requirements of Southern Command.
The General Officer Commanding Golden Katar Division briefed Sitharaman on the historic relevance and strategic implications of the need to maintain effective surveillance in the area.
Interacting with all ranks of Army, Navy, IAF and Coast Guard she appreciated the manner in which the troops are maintaining territorial integrity and are prepared for any eventuality.
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