Dimapur, March 2 (EMN): Lieutenant General, RP Kalita, GOC-in-C Eastern Command, visited the IGAR (North) headquarters of Spear Corps in Kohima on March 1 and 2.
A defence release stated that the army commander was briefed by senior officers on the operational and administrative preparedness as well as the security situation prevailing in Nagaland.
It stated that the army commander has commended the efforts of IGAR (North) in maintaining high level of professionalism and appreciated their untiring endeavours towards assisting the local populace and civil administration especially during the pandemic times.
He also interacted with Nagaland chief secretary, J Alam, on March 1. On March 2, the General Officer met Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, and held discussions on the security scenario and issues pertaining to the state of Nagaland. He has assured full support of security forces in maintaining a conducive security environment in the region.
Lieutenant General, RC Tiwari, has taken command of the Spear Corps from Lieutenant General, JP Mathew, on March 2.
The General is an infantry officer and was commissioned in the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian army in 1987. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, the Defence Services Staff College, College of Defence Management and the National Defence College.
A defence release stated that he has held several prestigious command and staff assignments in conventional as well as counter-insurgency operations in India and abroad. He commanded an infantry battalion in counter insurgency operations, Mountain Brigade in high altitude and Black Cat Division as General Officer Commanding. Prior to taking over the appointment, Lieutenant General RC Tiwari was Chief of Staff in Headquarters South Western Command, Jaipur.
Meanwhile, the new Corps commander has conveyed greetings to the people in the Northeast and wished them peace, tranquility and prosperity in the days ahead.