New Delhi, Sep 29 (Agency) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday visited Army Formation in Dinjan, Assam and reviewed operational readiness of the formation in the easternmost part of the country. The Minister is on a three-day visit to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh sher he is scheduled to visit the frontline locations during the visit. He is accompanied by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command Lt Gen RP Kalita along with other senior officers. Singh was briefed on infrastructure development along LAC as well as capability development and operational preparedness by General Officer Commanding, 3 Corps Lieutenant General RC Tiwari and other senior officers. He was also briefed on employment of cutting-edge military equipment and technology to enhance operational efficiency of the troops deployed in frontline.
He commended the stellar work and yeoman services being rendered by all ranks of Spear Corps under challenging conditions. On Thursday, the Minister will visit forward posts to make on-ground assessment of the operational preparedness and interact with troops. He will also interact with members of second religious expedition to Athu Popu, an annual trek of local Idu Mishmi tribe which is being facilitated by Indian Army since 2021 as part of outreach and continued efforts towards supporting the locals and development of tourism. The Minister will also review infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) during his three-day visit.