Lt Gen Abhijit Pendharkar Reviews Security in Manipur
Three Spear Corps Commander Lt Gen Abhijit Pendharkar visited the Assam Rifles formation at Churachandpur in Manipur on Saturday. He reviewed the internal security situation and operational preparedness. The Corps Commander praised all ranks for their high standards of professionalism, selfless commitment, and high morale.
Interaction with Manipur’s Chief Minister
SpearCorps Indian Army interacted with the Chief Minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh, discussing the current security situation and measures for maintaining peace and stability in Manipur.
Chinar Corps Commander Visits Jammu and Kashmir
On August 2, the Chinar Corps Commander reviewed the security situation in Kupwara and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir. He visited forward posts of Vajr and Dagger Divisions to assess operational preparedness. During his interaction with the troops, he emphasized the need for alertness and effective countering of any threats along the Line of Control (LC).
Recent Incident at the Line of Control
Days before the Chinar Corps visit, armed personnel from Pakistan crossed the LC in the Machhal Sector of Kupwara district. They fired on a forward Army post, taking advantage of bad weather and poor visibility. In the ensuing exchange of fire, one Pakistani intruder was killed, and one Indian Army soldier, who was injured, succumbed to his injuries. Weapons, ammunition, and war-like stores were recovered from the intruder.
Doubts Revealed
Lt Gen Abhijit Pendharkar -: Lt Gen Abhijit Pendharkar is a high-ranking officer in the Indian Army. ‘Lt Gen’ stands for Lieutenant General, which is a senior position.
Three Spear Corps -: The Three Spear Corps is a part of the Indian Army responsible for operations in certain regions, including Manipur. It is one of the many corps in the army that handle different areas and tasks.
Churachandpur -: Churachandpur is a district in the state of Manipur, India. It is known for its diverse culture and scenic beauty.
Chinar Corps -: The Chinar Corps is another part of the Indian Army, responsible for security in the Jammu and Kashmir region. ‘Chinar’ refers to a type of tree found in Kashmir.
Kupwara and Baramulla -: Kupwara and Baramulla are districts in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. These areas are close to the border with Pakistan and often face security challenges.
Line of Control -: The Line of Control (LoC) is the border that separates Indian-administered and Pakistani-administered areas of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a highly sensitive and militarized zone.
exchange of fire -: An exchange of fire means that soldiers from both sides, in this case, India and Pakistan, were shooting at each other. This often happens in conflict zones like the Line of Control.
casualties -: Casualties refer to people who are injured or killed in an incident, such as a battle or an exchange of fire.
