Army Commander visits
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, March 02 2017: Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi arrived in the State yesterday on a two-day tour to review the security situation ahead of the Assembly election.

The Commander was received by Spear Corps Commander Lt Gen Anil Chauhan who then accompanied him on an aerial recce of NH-37.The Commander was also briefed on the prevailing security situation.

The Army Commander also visited Gaidimjang, Bishnupur, Senapati and Mantripukhri where he was briefed by the General Officer Commanding of the Red Shield Division, Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South) and local commanders on the security challenges and the measures being implemented for ensuring conducive atmosphere during the election.

The General Officer appreciated the synergy among the army, Assam Rifles, Manipur police and CAPFs in the region.

He also interacted with the officers and army personnel and expressed satisfaction over the preparations taken up for the ensuing election and urged the army personnel to conduct people-friendly operations and remain alert to the activities of the insurgents.

The Army Commander also greeted the people of Manipur ahead of Yaoshang and wished that the festival would bring in joy and prosperity.

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