Dimapur: Director General of Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, called on Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in Kohima on Tuesday.
The courtesy visit aimed to strengthen civil-military engagement and foster closer coordination between the Assam Rifles and the state administration, a defence release said.
During the meeting, Lakhera discussed operational preparedness, ongoing development initiatives in border areas, and measures to enhance community outreach programmes undertaken by the Assam Rifles.
The governor and the CM emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts for sustainable development, disaster management, and youth empowerment in the region.
They also appreciated the efforts of the Assam Rifles in promoting security, regional development, and welfare activities in remote areas.
Lakhera, on Monday, visited Headquarters 6 Sector Assam Rifles in Dimapur to review the operational, intelligence, training, and administrative preparedness of the formation.
During the visit, he was briefed in detail on the prevailing security scenario, including socio-political developments in Dimapur and adjoining areas.
Comprehensive intelligence updates on current factional dynamics were presented, highlighting emerging trends and their potential impact on peace and stability.
The general also assessed the operational readiness of units under the sector, focusing on deployment patterns, responsiveness, and inter-agency coordination.
Training standards were reviewed to ensure troops remain prepared to meet evolving security challenges.