On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited Tanot on the Jaisalmer border, commending the Army and Border Security Forces (BSF) for their “outstanding performance” during Operation Sindoor. This operation was initiated in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack.
During his visit, General Dwivedi presented a Commendation Disc to P.K. Mishra, Assistant Commandant, BSF, from the Rajasthan Frontier, recognizing his exceptional service. The BSF Rajasthan shared this information on X, stating, “On 19 May 2025, General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS visited Tanot, jaiselmer border and praised Army & BSF for their outstanding performance during OPS Sindoor & presented Commendation Disc to Sh P K Mishra , AC ,BSF of Raj Ftr.”
The previous day, General Dwivedi had visited Laungewala in the forward areas of the Konark Corps in the desert sector, where he also lauded the forces for their contributions to Operation Sindoor. The Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG-PI)-Indian Army posted on X that Laungewala is a site where “bravery and sacrifice are etched in the nation’s history.” The post further emphasized that the iconic battleground symbolizes the “unwavering spirit and valour of the soldiers who defended the motherland against overwhelming odds, inspiring generations with their courage and dedication.”
Operation Sindoor was launched by India on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in 26 fatalities. The Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the deaths of over 100 terrorists affiliated with groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Following the attack, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and in Jammu and Kashmir, along with attempted drone attacks in border regions. In response, India launched a coordinated attack, damaging radar infrastructure, communication centers, and airfields across 11 airbases in Pakistan. An understanding for the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was subsequently announced on May 10.
