Major General UK Gurung takes over as new IG AR (S)
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 23 2011:
Major General UK Gurung, has taken over as the Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) from Major General CA Krishnan, in a simple ceremony held at HQ IGAR (South),
today.
In a press release, PRO, IG AR (S) stated that Maj Gen UK Gurung, arrived from New Delhi on September 20.He is an alumni of National Defence College and graduate of DSSC Wellington.
He has commanded an operational Headquarters in J&K and has held many distinguished command and staff appointment of the Indian Army.
Maj Gen, CA Krishnan, relinquished his command as IGAR(South) after a very eventful and 'fruitful tenure which saw HQ IGAR(S) attain new pinnacles of glory.
He successfully and effectively handled the ongoing counter insurgency operations in Manipur.
The General officer successfully worked towards making IGAR (South) true 'Friends of Manipur' .
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He was instrumental in executing large number of meaningful Civic Action Projects across the state which has had a positive impact towards development of the society, specially the remote areas and restoring peace and prosperity.
Record number of misled youth including two valley based insurgent groups KCP (MC) Lallumba and PULF (Umar Farooque) laid down arms and returned to the mainstream during the past two years, it said.
The press release further stated that Maj Gen, CA Krishnan, and Mrs Krishnan were given a warm farewell during a simple ceremony held at Mantripukhri today.
During his farewell, he appealed to the people of Manipur to participate in the peace process, hand in hand with AR and Army.
He expressed his gratitude to all sections of people including civil administration, Government of Manipur and members of the media of Manipur for their unstinted support, constructive criticism and affection.
He also congratulate the new IGAR(South) on taking over the baton and wished him good luck for his tenure in Manipur.