Moreh, the international border trading town, has witnessed an upsurge in violence, with suspected Kuki-Chin militants launching intense attacks on security forcesAmid rising tensions, Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari, the new General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command, along with the General Officer Commanding, Spear Corps, Lt Gen HS Sahi, visited Manipur on Tuesday and undertook a comprehensive review of the security situation.
The top military officers engaged in discussions with key stakeholders, emphasizing the need to restore normalcy in the state.
Lt Gen Tiwari also met with Governor Anusuiya Uikey to deliberate on the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur.The discussions focused on strategies to address the crisis and pave the way for a swift return to normalcy.
Governor Uikey commended the Indian Army and Assam Rifles (AR) for their continuous efforts in restoring peace and maintaining security in the state, as per an official statement.
Furthermore, Lt General HS Sahi conducted a comprehensive security review in Manipur’s border town of Moreh.Furthermore, Lt General HS Sahi conducted a comprehensive security review in Manipur’s border town of Moreh.
The visit was aimed at enhancing coordination, understanding ground realities, and fostering open communication channels between military leadership and operational units.Moreh, which is situated at the border of Mynmar-Manipur, continues to witness gun battles between suspected militants and the security forces. It is a kuki area and there have been earlier demands to withdraw Manipur police forces and bring in central forces.
