Kamjong: On the second day of his visit to Manipur’s border district Kamjong, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Thursday inspected the Indo-Myanmar Border Pillar 102 and reviewed the security situation in the region, said an official.
The Union Minister was accompanied by district officials, including Deputy Commissioner of Kamjong, Rangnamai Rang Peter, Superintendent of Police (SP) Kamjong, Ningshem Vashum, Brig. SM Sandeep Singh of Somsai Sector, and the Commanding Officer of the 8th Assam Rifles, Kamjong, Col. Sumit Acharya.
Minister Seth’s visit marked the first-ever official visit by a Union Minister to the remote and strategic border district, which shares a 120-km-long international border with Myanmar.
According to an official report, during his visit, the Minister held a comprehensive review of the operational and administrative preparedness of Assam Rifles battalions in the region. He visited key forward Company Operating Bases, where he was briefed on various facets of border management and security measures.
The Minister also visited the newly established Border Crossing Point (BCP) at Humine Thana on the Indo-Myanmar border. This BCP aims to facilitate better border regulation, improve cross-border coordination, and strengthen security in the region.
While interacting with the officers and soldiers of the Assam Rifles, the Minister commended them for their professionalism, dedication, and high morale in one of the most challenging operational conditions.
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