Army chief reviews operational readiness in north-east sector

NEW DELHI:

Army chief

General M M Naravane reviewed the operational preparedness along the Line of Actual Control during a visit to the north-east on Tuesday, even as the military confrontation with China continues in eastern Ladakh.

Gen Naravane

was briefed on the operational situation along the LAC as well counter-insurgency operations in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and

Arunachal Pradesh

by Eastern Command chief Lt-General Anil Chauhan and 3 Corps commander Lt-Gen R P Kalita.

“The Army chief was also briefed on the progress of the ongoing Naga peace talks. He visited various Army and

Assam Rifles

headquarters in Nagaland and Manipur to make a firsthand assessment of the ground situation,” said an officer.

Gen Naravane also met Nagaland governor R N Ravi and chief minister Neiphiu Rio to discuss the prevailing security situation in their state. “He assured them of the wholehearted support of the Army and Assam Rifles in maintaining peace and tranquility in the state and ensuring security along the Indo-Myanmar border,” said the officer.