Indian Army chief tells paratroopers to be ready for ‘emerging challenges’

NEW DELHI: Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat Sunday visited the Para Brigade and asked the formation to be prepared to "decisively deal" with "emerging challenges that may develop", said an Army spokesperson.

Gen Rawat reviewed operational readiness of the Para Brigade during his visit, said army's public relations officer Colonel Mohit Vaishnava, as reported by Indian media. "The Army chief directed the formations to ensure readiness and be prepared to decisively deal with emerging challenges that may develop," said the Army PRO.