GoC-in-C Eastern Command Reviews Situation in Northeast States

Kohima, Mar 5 : Prior to his taking over as army chief, GoC-in-C Eastern command Lt Gen V K Singh reviewed the security scenario in Manipur and Nagaland in a series of meetings with senior army officials during his two-day visit to the north east region.

Defence sources here said Singh today reviewed the situation in Nagaland with Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) Maj Gen Sandeep Singh at IGAR(N) headquarters, Kohima.

He was also briefed about the overall situation and preparedness in north eastern states which fall under the operational command of army?s 3 Corps by Lt Gen N K Singh at its headquarters Rangapahar near Dimapur.

The GOC-in-C also called on Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, the sources said.