IMPHAL, June 23 – Chief of Army Staff General Deepak Kapoor was in Manipur today for a first-hand review of the security situation in the State. The visit comes at a time when the Army, in conjunction with other forces, is conducting stepped up operations against a number of banned militant groups in the North East.
Soon after their arrival, General Kapoor and the top brass of the Indian Army drove straight to Assam Rifles complex at Mantripukhuri where he was briefed by Major General Choudhary on the security situation in Manipur.
Later, the Army Chief met Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat. The Army chief launded the efforts of the soldiers in fighting terrorism in the State and asked them to continue the good work in a professional manner. Later, General Kapoor left for 3 Corps headquarters in Nagaland’s Dimapur in the afternoon. It is learnt that General is likely to review the entire security situation of violence-hit Assam, Nagaland and Manipur. He may also oversee the violence in Assam’s North Cachar Hills district.
Soon after their arrival, General Kapoor and the top brass of the Indian Army drove straight to Assam Rifles complex at Mantripukhuri where he was briefed by Major General Choudhary on the security situation in Manipur.
Later, the Army Chief met Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat. The Army chief launded the efforts of the soldiers in fighting terrorism in the State and asked them to continue the good work in a professional manner. Later, General Kapoor left for 3 Corps headquarters in Nagaland’s Dimapur in the afternoon. It is learnt that General is likely to review the entire security situation of violence-hit Assam, Nagaland and Manipur. He may also oversee the violence in Assam’s North Cachar Hills district.
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