Gen Sharma visits Nagaland

Kohima, Apr 02 (UNI) Lieutenant General Arvind Sharma, general officer Commanding-in Chief arrived in Nagaland yesterday on a two-day visit to the state.

Defence sources said after the arrival of Gen Sharma, he was updated on the prevailing situation in the state by Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) Maj Gen S.S.Kumar.

The GOC also called on Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and discussed matters of mutual interests.

Gen Sharma also visited the headquarters of 3 corps at Rangapahar, near Dimapur, where he was briefed on the current situation by Commander Lt Gen Zameeruddin Shah.

In his speech Gen Sharma lauded the efforts of troops in dealing with the current insurgency in 3 corps zone and creating a conducive environment for the state administrations to function effectively.

The General will leave for Imphal in Manipur today to visit the troops and formations there, sources said.

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