Correspondent
Shillong, Nov 13 (NPN): Top commanders of the Assam Rifles, India’s oldest paramilitary force, have reviewed the security situation across the northeastern states, an official said on Friday.
The two-day conference, which concluded on Friday at the Assam Rifles headquarters in Meghalaya, was attended by formation commanders, battalion commanders and staff officers from Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles and various formations, and was chaired by Assam Rifles Director General Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera.
“We have reviewed and analysed the security situation in the Northeast. The security situation in the region is largely peaceful, apart from Manipur,” a senior Assam Rifles official said on condition of anonymity.
Manipur remains embroiled in a deeply volatile, unresolved and worsening ethnic conflict, with fresh violence erupting between the warring Naga and Kuki communities.
The conference provided a comprehensive platform to review the prevailing security situation, assess operational preparedness and formulate strategies to address emerging challenges.
Special emphasis was placed on strengthening border management along the India-Myanmar border, enhancing counter-insurgency capabilities and ensuring the operational readiness of the force.
During the deliberations, the commanders focused on modernising the force, inducting advanced weapons and equipment, integrating emerging technologies, improving intelligence coordination and strengthening inter-agency synergy.
The meeting also addressed training, capacity building, infrastructure development and welfare measures aimed at enhancing overall operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Lakhera commended the dedication, professionalism and unwavering commitment of all ranks in maintaining peace and security under challenging operational conditions.
He also emphasised the importance of adaptability, technological advancement and sustained vigilance to meet evolving security threats.
The conference facilitated the exchange of best practices, innovative approaches and valuable operational experiences among commanders.
The commanders also reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen operational capabilities, safeguard national security and uphold the highest traditions of the Assam Rifles in serving the nation.