IMPHAL, Oct 5: Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, Director General Assam Rifles accompanied by Shabnam Singh, President ARWWA,HQ DGAR arrived at Manipur on 03 Oct 12 on a three days visit to the State. He was received by Maj Gen UK Gurung,YSM,IGAR (S) at the Tulihal Airport. The General Officer proceeded to HQ IGAR(S) Mantripukhri and was briefed by Maj Gen UK Gurung,YSM, IGAR(S) on the prevailing security situation in Manipur.
Later in the day the Director General Assam Rifles along with IGAR(S) called on Shri Okram Ibobi Singh, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Manipur.
The General officer alongwith IGAR(S) also visited Moreh where he was briefed by commanders on prevailing security situation and development work under taken by Assam Rifles. A number of cultural and family welfare events were also organized at these locations which were graced by Mrs Shabnam, President ARWWA, HQ DGAR.
The Director General Assam Rifles interacted with the troops and expressed his satisfaction over the measures being taken in cooperation with civil administration. He also lauded the efforts of the soldiers in fighting terrorism in the state and asked them to continue with the good work in a professional manner.