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Defence
Assam Rifles DG Vikas Lakhera Reviews Security Preparedness in Kakching, Manipur
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🗓 30 Oct 2026, 05:46 AM
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Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, Director General of the Assam Rifles, inspected the security readiness of Kakching in Manipur, assessing the town’s preparedness against potential threats.
Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, the Director General of the Assam Rifles, visited Kakching in Manipur to evaluate the town’s security preparedness. During the assessment, the senior officer examined existing infrastructure, coordination mechanisms among security agencies, and the readiness of local forces to respond to emergencies.
The inspection forms part of the Assam Rifles’ ongoing efforts to strengthen security in the northeastern region, where periodic unrest and insurgent activities have prompted heightened vigilance. Lakhera’s review aimed to identify gaps and recommend measures to enhance operational effectiveness.
Following the on‑site evaluation, the DG emphasized the importance of continuous training, improved communication networks, and community engagement to sustain a robust security posture in Kakching.
The visit underscores the central government’s focus on reinforcing stability in Manipur’s border districts, ensuring that local populations remain protected from emerging threats.
No immediate changes were announced, but the assessment is expected to inform future deployment and resource allocation decisions by the Assam Rifles and allied agencies.
The inspection forms part of the Assam Rifles’ ongoing efforts to strengthen security in the northeastern region, where periodic unrest and insurgent activities have prompted heightened vigilance. Lakhera’s review aimed to identify gaps and recommend measures to enhance operational effectiveness.
Following the on‑site evaluation, the DG emphasized the importance of continuous training, improved communication networks, and community engagement to sustain a robust security posture in Kakching.
The visit underscores the central government’s focus on reinforcing stability in Manipur’s border districts, ensuring that local populations remain protected from emerging threats.
No immediate changes were announced, but the assessment is expected to inform future deployment and resource allocation decisions by the Assam Rifles and allied agencies.