Army Commander reviews operational preparedness of AR
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 23 2019:
The Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General MM Naravane, AVSM, SM, VSM on a three day visit to the State visited Mantripukhari garrison of IGAR (South) where he was briefed in detail on the prevailing situation in Manipur and activities of Assam Rifles by the IG Assam Rifles, Major General KP Singh YSM.
Appreciating the numerous initiatives being undertaken by the formation, the Army Commander directed that all energies must be focused towards assisting the State administration in bringing normalcy to the State.
He also witnessed the innovations made in equipment used for surveillance and security and was highly impressed by the ingenuity and creativity of the troops, said a statement of PRO IGAR (South) today.
The Army Commander also visited the forward areas and carried out an aerial recce of almost the entire Indo-Myanmar border with Manipur.
He appreciated the excellent work being done by Assam Rifles troops despite the harsh terrain conditions and exhorted them to continue to give their best for their unit, their 'izzat' and the Nation, the statement added.
He left for Kolkata from Tulihal Airport where he was seen off by Lieutenant General Rajeev Sirohi, GOC Spear Corps and Major General KP Singh, IG AR (South) .