Top-ranking commanders of the Assam Rifles, recognized as the country's oldest paramilitary force, recently gathered to evaluate the prevailing security landscape throughout the northeastern region. The two-day deliberation concluded on Friday at the force headquarters located in Meghalaya.
The high-level gathering was presided over by Assam Rifles Director General Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera. Proceedings were attended by a broad representation of military personnel, including formation commanders, battalion commanders, and staff officers representing both the Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles and various regional formations.
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a senior official noted that the overall security environment across the Northeast remains largely peaceful, with the notable exception of Manipur. The official highlighted that Manipur continues to grapple with a volatile, unresolved ethnic conflict marked by recent violence between the Naga and Kuki communities.
Organized to assess ongoing operational preparedness and strategic challenges, the conference delivered a comprehensive evaluation platform for commanders to analyze regional developments and coordinate future security measures.
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