<p>Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande on Jan 15 said that Indian Army is ready to tackle any contingencies along the LAC.</p>.<p>Addressing the event on the occasion of 75th Army day, Gen Pande said, “In the northern border areas, the situation has been normal and through established protocols & existing mechanisms, necessary steps have been taken to maintain peace. Maintaining a strong defense posture at LAC, we are ready to tackle any contingency.”</p>