The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Headquarters 3 Corps Lt. General HS Sahi and Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South) Major General Rajan Sharawat called on the Governor of Manipur and Chief Minister in Imphal this evening and apprised them of the prevailing security situation in Manipur.
 
The GOC informed the Governor about the deployment of the army along with Assam Rifles in vulnerable areas to check any untoward incident following the ethnic violence that erupted in May this year.

The army officer also briefed the Governor about how the army and Assam Rifles are helping the civil administration in maintaining law and order mostly in peripheral areas and its preparedness to face any challenges at any point in time.
 
The Governor appreciated the role of the Army and Assam Rifles for their contribution to restoring normalcy and peace in Manipur and also asked the officers to extend their fullest cooperation in the future also.

The two army officers also met the Manipur Chief Minister this evening and apprised him of the prevailing security situation in the State.