AR organises community service and security meet
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 09 2019:
Units of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) organised community service and security meet on September 8 and 9 with an aim to interact with the locals as well as to sensitise them regarding the existing security situation in the area.
A community service cum interaction was organised by YKPI Company Operating Base (COB) of Mantripukhri Battalion at Baptist Church in Laikot Kharam village, said a press release issued by PRO, IGAR.
The interaction aims 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.
The interaction proved to be of immense significance as over 145 villagers willingly shared their various issues of concern, it said.
Sawombung COB organised an awareness programme at Sawombung with an endeavour to spread awareness on the significance of maintaining good health and hygiene.
As part of the programme, an interactive lecture was conducted covering details about various issues related to health hazards.
The attendees were also informed on the associated precautionary measures to be undertaken.
As part of the security meet conducted by Patsoi COB of Tulihal Battalion, locals were updated on current situation existing in the area of responsibility.
There was also an interaction 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.
The attendees were also sensitised regarding the ill effects of drugs among the youth and to guide them to lead a healthy and prosperous life and helping to create a drug free environment.
The security forum was attended by the ward Councillors, Pradhans, club members and representative of Police along with locals of the area.
The security meet was organised by Keithelmanbi Battalion at Andro COB during which locals were updated on current security situation existing in the area of responsibility.
There were also interactions carried out on necessary measures to be undertaken for maintaining strict vigil against illicit activities in the area.