States » EastPosted at: Oct 28 2026 8:45PM


DG Assam Rifles reviews situation along international border, visits Moreh

Imphal, Oct 28 (UNI) Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, Director General Assam Rifles, today visited Moreh and Chongjang in Tengnoupal district to assess the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and ongoing border infrastructure development along the international border. The high-level visit focused on strengthening border management and fortifying the security architecture in the region, according to an Assam Rifles official.

During his visit to Moreh town, the Director General interacted directly with local residents, gaining valuable insights into the prevailing security environment and local concerns affecting the border community.
He subsequently visited key crossing points in Moreh, where he meticulously evaluated the infrastructure under construction and assessed the overall progress of ongoing border fencing work.
Continuing the operational review at Chongjang, Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera inspected the border fencing project on-site and took stock of its technical and physical advancement.
Throughout the visit, the Director General highlighted the strategic necessity of maintaining effective round-the-clock surveillance, high operational readiness and seamless coordination among all security stakeholders.
The comprehensive evaluation underscores the force's commitment to expediting critical border infrastructure, bolstering defense readiness and fostering constructive engagement with local populations.
By reinforcing border monitoring and security infrastructure, the initiative directly contributes to maintaining long-term peace, stability and territorial integrity across Manipur.

Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, accompanied by Major General Gaurav Sharma, Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), today also inspected Kakching Garrison.
During the visit, the leadership received detailed briefings regarding the security environment, operational deployments and key administrative aspects. The Director General stressed the imperative of maintaining sustained vigilance, executing effective area domination, and ensuring seamless coordination with civil administration and security agencies to preserve stability through a responsive security grid.
Interacting directly with force personnel, he commended all ranks for their professionalism, resilience, high morale and steadfast commitment under demanding operational conditions.

Expanding the focus to community empowerment, the Director General visited the Hospitality Skill Development Centre DAKSHATA DHAMA, a joint venture between Assam Rifles, Art of Living and Titan Leap aimed at creating direct pathways to assured employment.
UNI NS RN
Tags: #DG Assam Rifles reviews situation along international border# visits Moreh
More News

Bengal: Idol artisan's workshop set ablaze in Burdwan over alleged police handover of thief

28 Oct 2026 | 11:48 PM

Burdwan, Oct 28 (UNI) An idol artisan's workshop was allegedly set on fire in the Chotonilpur Subhashpalli area of West Bengal's Burdwan town on Tuesday night in retaliation for handing over a suspected thief to the police.

see more..

IFFCO Paradip Unit holds vigilance drive

28 Oct 2026 | 11:45 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 28 (UNI) IFFCO’s Paradip Unit observed a three-day Vigilance Awareness Drive from October 26 to 28 under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”, focusing on integrity, transparency and corruption prevention.
The programme began on October 27 with the administration of the Integrity Pledge by IFFCO Managing Director K. J. Patel. Chairman Dileep Sanghani, Patel and Chief Vigilance Officer Vikas Goyal called for greater accountability, ethical conduct and collective efforts to strengthen good governance.

see more..

Shikha Inn fire: Final suspect Saba Zafar arrested by Kolkata Police in Howrah

28 Oct 2026 | 11:44 PM

Kolkata, Oct 28 (UNI) Saba Zafar, the final suspect in connection with the fire at Shikha Inn hotel in the New Market area that claimed nine lives, including that of a child, has been arrested by the Kolkata Police.

see more..

Bengal: 12 miners rescued after 12-hour ordeal at ECL's Kumardihi colliery; 30 others evacuated underground

28 Oct 2026 | 11:41 PM

Durgapur, Oct 28 (UNI) Twelve miners suspended mid-shaft and 30 others trapped in an underground gallery were rescued after a steam winder failure paralysed operations at Eastern Coalfields Limited's (ECL) Kumardihi 'A' colliery, bringing an overnight rescue operation lasting nearly 12 hours to an end early on Tuesday.

see more..

Meghalaya Tourism files FIR against KHADC for trespassing into proposed Ropeway project site

28 Oct 2026 | 11:10 PM

Shillong, Oct 28 (UNI) The Meghalaya Tourism department has filed an FIR against the enforcement wing of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) for allegedly
stalling the Rs 151 crore Shillong Peak Ropeway Project.

see more..