Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 19:
The GOC-in-C Eastern Command Lt Gen Arvind Sharma, accompanied by GOC 3 Corps Lt Gen MS Dadwal visited the State today, informed a press release issued by the PRO of Hqs IG AR (S).
The GOC-in-C called on Chief Minister O Ibobi and briefed him on the prevalent security situation and the developmental projects being undertaken by Army and Assam Rifles in Manipur.
It may be mentioned here that the Army Commander of the Eastern Command is retiring on January 1, next year.
Lt Gen Arvind Sharma had served in Manipur as GOC 57 Mtn Division from April 1998 to October 2000.During his farewell speech today, the GOC-in-C recalled of his close associations with the North East in general and Manipur in particular.
He also wished that his dream of seeing Manipur as a peaceful and prosperous may
be realised soon.