Quick redeployment measures in place by Army in Doklam
By Shaurya Karanbir Gurung, ET Bureau| Aug 29, 2017, 12.53 AM IST
NEW DELHI: Indian troops from the Dokalam tri-junction will be moved to positions prior to the faceoff while ensuring there is enough strength to meet any eventuality in the future.
Rear troops will be moved out first. Due to the dangerous terrain and poor visibility in high altitude, movement of Army vehicles will happen during the day.
The Army will rework its border management posture to ensure that adequate troops are available at short notice to be deployed in case of similar incidents. Combat elements such as the infantry and the artillery, including the field guns, lighter in nature, are likely to remain at the forward locations along the border to be able to adequately defuse standoffs. Specific instructions also came from the highest level in the Centre that the Army will not lower its guard and troop levels will be maintained at Doka La, according to government sources.