Manipur, October 15, 2026: Lt Gen Girish Kalia, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Indian Army’s Spear Corps, visited an Assam Rifles forward post in Manipur to assess operational preparedness and review the security situation on the ground.
According to the report, the visit included a briefing for the Corps Commander on troop readiness, current security tasks and the wider environment in the area.
The review was meant to gauge how well the personnel deployed at strategically significant locations were positioned to respond to emerging security challenges.
Lt Gen Girish Kalia also met soldiers at the post and acknowledged their professionalism, dedication and steady commitment to duty.
He further praised the troops for maintaining discipline and a high level of operational readiness while serving in what the report describes as a challenging security environment.
Assam Rifles is described in the source as one of India’s oldest paramilitary forces, with a major role in the northeastern states, especially Manipur, where its personnel handle counter-insurgency operations, border security and other internal security responsibilities.
The article also notes that the Spear Corps, also known as III Corps, is based at Dimapur in Nagaland and oversees Indian Army operations across parts of the northeastern region.
This visit, as presented in the source, reflects the Army’s focus on readiness, coordination with Assam Rifles and maintaining vigilance among troops deployed in sensitive areas.
The interaction was also framed as recognition of the commitment shown by Assam Rifles personnel while carrying out their operational responsibilities in Manipur.
