Dimapur. Dec. 7 (EMN): The Eastern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Abhay Krishna, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM arrived Manipur on a two day visit on Dec. 7 and 8th. This was stated in a press release issued by Inspector General Assam Rifles (South).
The senior army commander is said to be responsible for ensuring security of the Indian eastern borders as well as for countering insurgency in Northeast India.
The release mentions that the army commander was accompanied by Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan, AVSM, SM, VSM, General Officer Commanding 3 Corps.
The army commander was briefed on the prevailing security situation in the state by the Head of Assam Rifles in Manipur – Major General Virendra Singh.
The army commander according to the release reviewed the operational preparedness of the formations and appreciated the endeavours of Security Forces while lauding the efforts of the soldiers for ensuring peace and tranquillity in the state and also asked them to continue the good work in a professional manner and in the true spirit of “Friends of the Manipur”.
Further the release also mentions that the army commander also called on the Governor of Manipur, Dr Najama Heptulla.
General Krishna conveyed his warm greetings and good wishes to the people of Manipur and congratulated the state on the successful conduct of the Sangai Festival.
During the interaction, the security situation of Manipur is also said to have been discussed and the close coordination and interaction between the state government and security forces was highlighted and well appreciated. General Chauhan, while conveying the unstinted support of his forces for ensuring the well being of the state, emphasised on the fact that both army and Assam rifles are focused on empowering the children, women and youth of the state to attain financial sustainability and a secure future.
