Imphal, Sept 11: Lieutenant General Abhijit S Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Spear Corps, reviewed the prevailing security situation on Thursday ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit to Manipur.
The Indian Army stated that the Corps Commander visited critical security zones along the Maphitel Ridge and Maphou Dam area in Kangpokpi district. The Commanding Officer briefed him on the “current dynamics” of the security zone. He also carried out an operational review of Army formations deployed in the region and interacted with company commanders and troops to assess their preparedness for emerging security challenges.
The Corps Commander also interacted with the Ex-servicemen, BSF and CRPF personnel.
Lt Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar commended the soldiers for their professionalism and composure in maintaining peace amid sensitive ground realities. Stressing the importance of mission readiness, he directed the formations to remain vigilant and responsive to rapidly evolving situations, particularly in conflict-sensitive areas, the statement also said.
