Army chief reviews operational preparedness

[caption id="attachment_231500" align="alignright" width="565"] Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat (centre), on his arrival at Rangapahar Military Station on February 2.[/caption] Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff, arrived on a two-day visit at Rangapahar Military Station on February 2 to review operational preparedness of army formations in the region. The army chief was received by Lieutenant General MM Naravane, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Command. On his arrival, he was briefed by Lieutenant General Rajeev Sirohi, General Officer Commanding, Spear Corps. A defence release stated that the Spear Corps, besides undertaking extensive counter insurgency operations in North eastern states, is also responsible for operations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh. The army chief has expressed satisfaction with the operational preparedness along the LAC and appreciated the conduct of people friendly counter insurgency operations by the Spear Corps. He complimented the troops for ensuring peace and tranquillity in the region by their dedicated hard work in difficult terrain and operational conditions. He also interacted with the officers and troops of Spear Corps and advised them to work tirelessly and in a professional manner to accomplish their task. The army chief is scheduled to visit Kohima and Itanagar.