In the midst of the conflict with with China along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said the IAF is ready for any contingency, as per a TNN report.
He added in assurance that our forces are determined to do their duty and will not let the sacrifice of the brave Jawans in Galwan Valley go in vain.?
"It should be very clear that we are well prepared and suitably deployed to respond to any contingency. I assure the nation that we are determined to deliver and will never let the sacrifice of the braves of Galwan go in vain," he said during an address to a Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal.?
He also paid homage to the martyrs of the clash with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley.?
"Please join me in paying tribute to Colonel Santosh Babu & his brave men who made the sacrifice while defending the LAC in Galwan valley. The gallant actions in a highly-challenging situation have demonstrated our resolve to protect India's sovereignty at any cost," he added.?
20 Indian soldiers were martyred in what was termed as a 'violent-face-off' with Chinese troops.?
There have been calls to end trade relations with China and also to boycott Chinese products.?
India has increased its military presence in Ladakh after the standoff with Apache helicopters and MiG-29 fighter jets.