Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi recently visited the border areas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch where he met with old colleagues. He interacted with soldiers deployed at the border, commending their morale and vigilance. General Dwivedi also visited Kamsar village in Poonch, where he reunited with retired Subedar Parvez Ahmed of 18 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, with whom he had served in the past.
During his service from 2002 to 2005, Subedar Parvez Ahmed, who retired in 2019 after 25 years in the Army, had worked alongside General Dwivedi. He was recognized for his contributions, including aiding soldiers locally during Operation Sindoor and was honored with the ‘Veteran Achiever Award’ by the Army Chief. The visit highlighted the enduring bond between the military and the local community in border areas like Tail, showcasing the continued connection even after retirement.
General Dwivedi also participated in a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir, led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Jammu.
