Srinagar, June 28 -- The recent visit of the Army Chief to Leh, where he urged troops to remain vigilant, comes at a time when India's northern frontiers continue to hold strategic and security significance. In the high-altitude theatre of Ladakh, where geography itself becomes both shield and challenge, vigilance is not merely a directive-it is a constant state of preparedness. The Army Chief's emphasis on alertness underscores a simple but crucial reality: peace along sensitive borders is maintained not by chance, but by sustained readiness. In regions like Ladakh, where terrain is unforgiving and conditions extreme, even minor lapses can have amplified consequences. Hence, operational discipline, quick response capability, and situatio...