IGAR (S) calls on Chief Minister
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 30 2018:
Major General Virendra Singh, IGAR(South) along with the IG designate, Major General K P Singh called on the Chief Minister N Biren Singh today.
The IGAR(S) is responsible for ensuring security as well as for countering insurgency in the State of Manipur.
The Inspector General met on the occasion of relinquishing his command to the incoming General Officer, Major General K P Singh, YSM.
During the meeting the General Officers discussed the security and law and order situation in the State with the Chief Minister and assured him of the Assam Rifles commitment to working towards bringing lasting peace in the region.
General Virender Singh, while conveying the unstinted support of his forces for ensuring the well being of the state, emphasized on the fact that a vast majority of the Assam Rifles are from in and around Manipur.
Being sons of the soil themselves, they are passionately contributing towards advancement of the state in their own sphere of work.
Besides assisting the civil administration in maintaining peace, they are mainly focussed on empowering the children, women and youth of the state to attain financial sustainability and a secure future.
The Assam Rifles is also making a concerted effort towards harnessing the immense talent available in the state in an array of different sporting activities and in the field of art and literature.
This is being done by providing them with guidance, counselling, training and suitable platforms to showcase their talent.
The close coordination and interaction between the State Government and Security Forces was highlighted and well appreciated by both the Chief Minister and the Military Generals.