Community service, security meet conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 22 2019:
Mantripukhri and Tulihal Battalions of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised community service cum interaction and security meet with an aim to interact with the local populace as well as sensitise them in regards to existing security situation in the area.
The community service cum interaction was organised by Yaingangpokpi Company Operating Base (COB) of Mantripukhri Battalion at Yaingangpokpi village.
The interaction was aimed to familiarise and orient troops with the locals as well as identify with their local customs and traditions.
The event commenced with offering of prayers followed by interaction with the villagers.
Over 100 villagers participated in the event, said a statement of PRO IGAR (South) As part of the security meet conducted by Nambol Company Operating Base (COB) of Tulihal Battalion, locals were updated on current situation existing in the area of responsibility.
The attendees were also sensitised regarding the ill effects of drugs among the youth.
Over 75 locals including Gram Pradhans attended the meet, said AR .