The Director General of Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan visited the field formations and forward areas of Assam Rifles in Manipur from August 31-September 1.

“During the visit, the Director General was briefed in detail by the various Commanders on ground about the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness,” said the PRO of Assam Rifles (South) in a statement on Tuesday.

“The Director General expressed his satisfaction on the security measures and operational preparedness of the Assam Rifles,” the PRO said.

Complimenting the Headquarters of the Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South) for efficiently managing the security situation in the state, the Director General also had interactions with the troops deployed in the forward locations.

He also appreciated the untiring efforts of the forces in difficult and inhospitable conditions and commended them for carrying out people-friendly operations.

The Director General was also briefed about the efforts being undertaken for Force preservation and COVID19 preparedness of Assam Rifles in Manipur.

Directing to continuously review the operational preparedness and complimented the Force for maintaining effective counter-insurgency gird, Director General also exhorted Assam Rifles to continue extending unstinted support to the people of Manipur for achieving peace, development and prosperity.