**Summary:**
On May 19, 2025, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited the Suratgarh Military Station and Naliya Air Force Station to bolster the morale of the Armed Forces. He interacted with troops, emphasizing operational readiness and resilience in the face of evolving security challenges. Accompanied by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh and Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, the CDS commended the personnel's preparedness and morale, expressing confidence in their ability to respond to future threats. General Chauhan praised the valour and professionalism displayed during Operation Sindoor, highlighting their dedication and commitment in neutralizing attempts to breach security. He stressed the need for continued preparedness and praised inter-service synergy, also acknowledging the support of the local civil administration. The visit reaffirmed the nation's gratitude towards its armed forces and reinforced unity, readiness, and national commitment.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: Government ministry responsible for defence matters.
Chief of Defence Staff: A high-ranking military officer.
CDS: Abbreviation for Chief of Defence Staff.
Indian Armed Forces: The military forces of India.
19 MAY 2025: Date of the press release.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi.
General Anil Chauhan: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
Suratgarh Military Station: A strategically important military station.
Naliya Air Force Station: An Air Force station.
May 19, 2025: Date of CDS's visit.
Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh: Army Commander South Western Command.
Army Commander South Western Command: Title and Command of Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh.
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor: Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command.
Air Officer CommandinginChief, South Western Air Command: Title and Command of Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor.
South Western Command: A command of the Indian Army.
South Western Air Command: A command of the Indian Air Force.
Operation Sindoor: A military operation.
Ministry of Defence
Chief of Defence Staff Visits Forward Military Bases
CDS lauds Valour and Professionalism of Indian
Armed Forces
Posted On: 19 MAY 2025 5:56PM by PIB Delhi
To boost the morale of the Armed Forces, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil
Chauhan paid a visit to the strategically important Suratgarh Military Station and Naliya Air Force
Station today on May 19, 2025. He interacted with the troops emphasizing the importance of
operational readiness and resilience in the face of evolving security challenges.
He commended the Operational preparedness and high morale of the personnel and expressed confidence in
their ability to respond effectively to future threats.
CDS was accompanied by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander South
Western Command and Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South
Western Air Command. The visit was marked by a spirit of pride in recognition of the exemplary
courage displayed by soldiers during Operation Sindoor. He was apprised of the latest and robust
Air Defence systems deployed in the operation. General Chauhan also held strategic discussions
with senior military commanders during the visit.
General Chauhan lauded the exceptional valour and professionalism of the soldiers during
the active phase of the Operation. Highlighting their selfless dedication, resolute courage and
steadfast commitment in neutralizing multiple attempts by the western adversary of breaching the
security, he said that they uphold the highest standards of military professionalism. CDS put
emphasis on the need to remain ever prepared for responding to any challenge with decisive force.
During his address, the CDS praised the inter service synergy. General Chauhan also
extended his appreciation to the local civil administration for their support, underlining the
importance of military – civil synergy in such critical situation.
The visit reaffirmed the nation’s gratitude towards its armed forces and reinforced the
message of unity, readiness, and unwavering national commit.
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(Release ID: 2129669)