Lt Gen NK Singh greets
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 04, 2011:
On the occasion of 26th Raising Day of 3 Corps Lt Gen N K Singh, GOC 3 Corps has extended warm greetings and best wishes to all ranks, civilians and families of the Spear Corps.
He also recalled the contributions made by the retired fraternity and their families on this momentous occasion.
Hqs 3 Corps was raised on February 4, 1985 in Rangapahar to maintain peace and security in the North Eastern States with 8 and 57 Mountain Divisions, under its command with some troops of Assam Rifles.
In 1988, 57 Mountain Division proved their mettle during OP PAWAN in Sri Lanka.
8 Mountain Division was moved out to Kashmir in 1990.Later the Corps during Ops Parakram rose to the occasion and mobilized in record time and moved to the Western front, to assume their assigned role in December 2001. The GOC appreciated the efforts of all ranks of the Spear Corps in bringing progress, prosperity and development in North East India.
On this occasion, he also paid homage to those valiant soldiers who fearlessly and selflessly made the supreme sacrifice in the call of duty.
Their dedication, commitment and sacrifice has enabled the Spear Corps to ensure peace and security in its area of responsibility.