Security meet held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 16 2019:
Tulihal and Mantripukhri Battalions of 9 Sector Assam Rifles, underthe aegis of IGAR (South), organised security meet and community service, today.
With an aim to sensitise the local populace regarding the existing security situation in the area, Nambol Company Operation Base (COB) of Tulihal Battalion and Koirengei Company Operating Base of Mantripukhri Battalion conducted security meets in their respective COBs in which locals of the area were updated on current situation existing in the area of responsibility, said a statement of IGAR.
The statement also conveyed that an interaction programme was carried out on necessary measures required to be undertaken for maintaining a strict vigil against illicit activities in the area, future action plan in respect of civic action projects, recruitment in Assam Rifles and Indian Army and career counselling for youth.
The attendee were also sensitised regarding the increased snake bite cases during summers and assistance provided by Assam Rifles for snake bite victims, said AR.
The security meet was attended by the meira paibis, ex-servicemen, Ward Councillors and representatives of local youth clubs.
Yaingangpokpi Company Operating Base of Mantripukhri Battalion organised community service cum interaction at Baptist Church in Twichin village.
A statement issued by IGAR said that the interaction programme was aimed to familiarise and orient troops of the COB with the locals as well as identify with their local customs and traditions.
The event commenced with offering of prayers followed by an interaction with the villagers, added AR.
The villagers expressed their gratitude towards Assam Rifles for connecting with them and extending their support to the villagers.