Assam Rifles IG's conference held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 03 2023:
Assam Rifles Inspector General's Conference 2023 was held at Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles in Laitkor, Shillong on Friday.
In a release, PRO IGAR (S) informed that the conference was chaired by AR DG lieutenant general PC Nair and was attended by formation commanders, battalion commanders and staff officers of headquarters DGAR and formations.
At the meet, the DG said that maintaining the integrity of the Indo-Myanmar Border is of paramount importance.
In view of the present situation in Manipur, he complimented the troops of AR for their impeccable and unbiased conduct which has largely helped the situation to be under control, it added.
The release also mentioned that the DG emphasised that the force should focus on the combat potential in conventional operations by means of regular exercises and rehearsals.
"Our battalions deployed in the other states of the North East and the Kashmir valley have also done a magnificent job," he said.
He commended the formation commanders for planting and highest number of saplings among all CAPF in the NE region.
He also said that distribution of healthy rations to the personnel is a key area wherein new items like millets have been inducted.
The DG also conveyed that ensuring the wellbeing of veterans of AR is also our foremost responsibility for which 11 ESM rallies were held this year and close to 500 grievances settled.
The PRO also informed that the DG complimented the formation and unit commanders for their leadership and that of junior leaders in dealing with the multiple challenges of the NE.
The DG exhorted them to keep abreast of the existing situation and remain omni-vigilant in the dynamic environment that exists.
He brought out that the AR has always identified itself with the people of the NE and ensured their security and well-being.
The conference conducted twice a year is focused on improving the operational and administrative efficiency of the AR to successfully undertake its task in the NE, the release further mentioned.