Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane asks his force to take all precautions against coronavirus

Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Friday launched initiative ''Operation Namaste'' to insulate the 1.3 million strong force from coronavirus infection and extend all possible assistance to the government in containing the pandemic.

He also asked all Army personnel to take prescribed precautions against the virus and assured soldiers and officers deployed along borders with Pakistan and China that special care is being taken of their families in the wake of the pandemic.

"I would request everyone to take care of themselves and their families. Your safety is my first responsibility," the Army Chief said.