Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat visited forward areas along the Line of Actual Control in the Central Sector in Himachal Pradesh along with GOC, Uttar Bharat Area today.<br />'' <br />''On arrival at the forward-most post in Sumdoh Sub-Sector, the CDS was briefed on the operational preparedness of our forces towards safeguarding the territorial integrity of the nation.<br />'' <br />''He interacted extensively with the Indian Army, ITBP and GREF personnel deployed in the remote areas and appreciated their state of high morale.<br />'' <br />''He encouraged all ranks to keep up the high state of ness and professionalism displayed by them. <br />'' <br />''Later in the day, General Bipin Rawat visited the Headquarters of Western Command of Indian Army at Chandimandir where he reviewed the operational situation along the Western borders.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The CDS commended the formation for their efforts to ensure force preservation and at the same time stepping forward to provide support in terms of establishing COVID hospitals at Chandigarh, Patiala, Faridabad, and providing paramedical staff in aid of civil hospitals.</span><br />