AR organises security meet at Keithelmanbi, Sajik Tampak, Moreh
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, February 19 2021: Keithelmanbi Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted a security meet at Keithelmanbi Garrison of Imphal West district on February 18.The security meet was attended by village headmen, members of youth clubs, Meira Paibis and locals of nearby villages, said a statement of PRO IGAR(S).

During the meet, the villagers were sensitised and updated on current security situation in the area and measures being taken by Assam Rifles in maintaining peace and tranquillity in the area.

Interaction was also carried out on necessary measures required to be undertaken by the villagers in synergy with Assam Rifles for maintaining a strict vigil against illicit activities in the area, especially extortion and smuggling, it added.

Later, the villagers were also educated on various precautionary measures to fight against COVID-19.A total of 56 people attended the meet.

The locals expressed their gratitude and appreciated the efforts of Assam Rifles for organising such security meetings and ensuring peace in the area.

Similarly, Sajik Tampak Battalion of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a security conference at Sajik Tampak, Chandel district yesterday.

The event was participated by the Kana Valley Chiefs Association (KCA), Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Zou Sangnaupang Pawlpi (ZSP) and Pastors of various Churches, it added.

A total of 35 representatives from 29 villages highlighted their daily challenges and expressed their concerns on the lack of development due to geographical isolation of the area.

During the conference, issues of illegal poppy cultivation were also discussed.

The villagers were encouraged on the cultivation of alternate crops and farming methods and the optimal utilisation of the Poly Greenhouse, which was recently inaugurated at Chahkap village by the Battalion, it added.

The representatives were also sensitized and updated on the current situation existing in the area of responsibility.

It was followed by an interaction on measures being undertaken for maintaining a strict vigil against illicit activities in the area, likely subversive plans by armed groups and future action plans in respect of civic action projects.

Members of KCA and KSO expressed their gratitude to the Sajik Tampak Battalion for organizing such a meaningful event and assured their full support and active participation in all development activities of the Assam Rifles, it added.

Likewise, the Moreh Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted a Security Review Meeting at Moreh on February 17 .

In an effort to maintain coordination and healthy relation between Assam Rifles and local populace, all CSOs including president and secretaries of various civil societies along with representatives of youth wings of Moreh attended the security meeting, it added.

Ongoing issues like COVID-19 pandemic, illegal cross border smuggling along the porous Indo-Myanmar Border, military coup in Myanmar and its effect on the Indian side were dwelt upon.

The importance of maintaining peace and harmony in the area was also discussed during the meeting, it added.

All the attendees assured to maintain close liaison with Assam Rifles and support the overall aim of maintaining peace and tranquillity in Moreh.

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