COAS visits attack site
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 25 2016:
In the aftermath of insurgent attack on Assam Rifles convoy in Chandel district on May 22 in which One Junior Commissioned Officer and five soldiers died, Chief of Army Staff Gen Dalbir Singh along with Eastern Command GOC-in-C Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi visited 29 Assam Rifles battalion today, said a statement issued by the PRO of IGAR (S) .
The COAS interacted with IGAR (S) Maj Gen VS Sreenivas and Commanding Officer of the battalion.
He was briefed on the incident including the combing operations in progress and the measures undertaken to neutralise the insurgent group involved in the attack.
The COAS stressed on the need to further carry out relentless operations against the insurgents active in the region.
The COAS expressed his condolences to the families of the martyrs and directed the officials to ensure all required support was extended to the families.
The Army Commander said, "Such acts of violence by insurgents strengthen our resolve to continue operations against insurgent groups with an aim to ensure lasting peace and prosperity in the region" .