IT News
Imphal, Aug. 26
Keithelmanbi and Mantripukhri Battalions of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis IGAR (South) organised community service and security meets with an aim to interact with the local populace as well as sensitise them in regards to existing security situation in the area.
The community service cum interaction was organised by YKPI Company Operating Base (COB) of Mantripukhri Battalion at Baptist Church in Choullouphai, Kangpokpi district. The interaction was aimed to familiarise and orient troops of the COB with the locals as well as identify with their local customs and traditions. The event commenced with offering of prayers followed by an interaction with the villagers. It was followed by an interaction with the villagers during which they willingly shared their various issues of concern with the troops of the Battalion.
As part of the security meets conducted by Andro COB of Keithelmanbi Battalion and YKPI COB of Mantripukhari Battalion, locals were updated on current security situation existing in the area of responsibility. There were also interactions carried out on necessary measures to be undertaken for maintaining a strict vigil against illicit activities in the area as well as future action plan in respect of civil action projects like medical camps.
In addition to the security agenda, the locals were also informed about the various opportunities available for the youth to join the Indian Armed Forces including the upcoming Army Recruitment Rally scheduled to be held at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium in Imphal from 10 to 18 October 2019. Locals were also enlightened about the increase in snake bite cases during the present season and the assistance being rendered by the unit medical teams.
