NEW DELHI – Indian Army has decided to send the officers posted in the ArmyHeadquarters to the field units along borders with Pakistan.

Army has increase the number of officers in field units with an aim toenhance its operations in Forward areas, India Today hhas reported.

This will be done by sending young combat-worthy officers up to the rankof Colonel, who are currently serving at the Army headquarters.

The restructuring will result in nearly 230 officers being sent to fieldunits from Army HQ.

This is nearly 20 per cent of the strength of these officers there, sourcessaid.

“It was felt that combat-worthy officers who are serving in Army HQ shouldbe in field units, said an official from the Ministry of Defence.

The number of officers up to the rank of Colonel in Army HQ is currentlybetween 1,000 and 1,100.

The decision comes at a time of heightened tension with Pakistan after theFebruary 14 Pulwama terror attack that has led increased skirmishes on theLine of Control over the last month.

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