COAS arrives Nagaland; meets Gov, CM

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DIMAPUR, NOV 24 (NPN): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Mukund Naravane, who arrived Dimapur on November 23, 2020 on a three-day visit to review the security situation in North East Region, on Tuesday called on Governor of Nagaland, RN Ravi and Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio to discuss prevailing security situation in the State.

According to a defence release, the Army chief assured the wholehearted support of the Army and Assam Rifles in maintaining peace and tranquillity in the state and ensuring security along the Indo-Myanmar border.

Earlier in the day, the COAS visited various Army and Assam Rifles Headquarters in Nagaland and Manipur to make a firsthand assessment of the ground situation.

COAS interacted extensively with the troops deployed in the remote areas and appreciated their state of operational preparedness, morale and conduct of people friendly operations.

On his arrival at Dimapur on Monday, the Army Chief was briefed by Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Command and Lieutenant General R P Kalita GOC Spear Corps on operational preparedness along the Northern borders as well as operations in hinterland of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

The COAS was also briefed on the progress of the ongoing Naga peace talks.

As part of Indian Army’s efforts in contributing towards development and equitable opportunities to all sections of the society, a new residential facility at Kohima Orphanage to be run by Assam Rifles would be inaugurated by the COAS on November 25, 2020 prior to his return to New Delhi.

Source: http://www.nagalandpost.com/coas-arrives-nagaland-meets-gov-cm/225094.html

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