GOC-in-C visits
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 13 2015 :
GOC-in-C of Army's Eastern Command Lt Gen MMS Rai visited Manipur and reviewed the prevailing security situation in the State yesterday.
He complimented the troops for the well executed operation along Indo-Myanmar border in the wake of the ambush by insurgents against troops of 6 Dogra Regiment, said a statement issued by PIB (DW) .
He discussed with the commanders posted in the State regarding the preparation and planning for future operations.
Senior Air Force officers were also present at the discussion, the statement added.
He explained the need to ensure protective measures to prevent attacks by insurgent groups, which are likely to increase.
At the same time, he emphasized on people friendly operations so as to cause minimum hardship to local people, the statement added.
The GOC-in-C said that troops must follow the rules of engagement and all efforts must be made to neutralize insurgent groups through intelligence based operations.
People must realize that security forces are in Manipur to protect them and bring peace and tranquillity in the State with the ultimate aim of development of the North East region.
He said, "People are and will remain our focus and our concern for their well being is paramount.
We must not allow insurgents to vitiate the prevailing peaceful environment in Manipur" .