India, Feb. 9 -- Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army's Southern Command, conducted a comprehensive review of operational preparedness in Gujarat, with a focus on the Creek and Kutch sectors, officials said on Sunday.

During his visit, Lt Gen Seth observed a large-scale Defence of Gujarat Exercise aimed at testing the Army's readiness, coordination among multiple agencies and rapid response capabilities in challenging terrain. The exercise assessed operational preparedness across varied conditions and reaffirmed the Southern Command's ability to respond to security challenges in the region, the Army said.

At the Bhuj Military Station, the Army Commander inaugurated a mega surgical eye camp organised...