PITHORAGARH, Feb 11, 2026 — Strengthening the nation’s defense posture in high-altitude regions, the Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Sanjay Singhal (IPS), conducted a comprehensive visit to the forward areas of the Kumaon Sector today.
Operating under the aegis of the Indian Army’s Panchshul Brigade, the visit served as a critical assessment of the prevailing security situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the International Border (IB). DG Singhal was briefed extensively on current operational preparedness and the strategic measures in place to counter emerging security threats through a unified defense framework.
A central theme of the visit was the enhancement of inter-force and inter-agency coordination. Recognizing the complexity of modern border management, the DG emphasized the need for seamless synergy between the SSB, the Indian Army, and various intelligence agencies to effectively tackle evolving challenges. Despite the grueling sub-zero temperatures and rugged, mountainous terrain, the troops were commended for their unwavering vigilance and high morale.
This high-level visit reaffirms the government’s commitment to maintaining an impenetrable border through integrated tactical cooperation and the dedicated service of the frontline personnel.
