Ready for long haul in Ladakh: Army to parliamentary panel

The Indian armed forces are prepared for the long haul in eastern Ladakh since the de-escalation process with China is likely to be a long-drawn affair, the country’s military brass has told a parliamentary panel. Sources said top military officers, led by chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat, told the public accounts committee (PAC) that necessary steps have been taken for deployment of soldiers in the harsh winter in the high-altitude region.