The Red Shield division of the Indian Army’s Spear Corps has successfully completed a crucial sanitisation and demining operation along a 2.6 km corridor in dense jungle terrain along the Indo-Myanmar border. This operation, conducted between January 16 and 17, was initiated at the request of government agencies to facilitate the resumption of border fencing work, following intelligence reports regarding the presence of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and unexploded ordnance from previous insurgent camps.
During the operation, the division destroyed nine IEDs and two unexploded ordnances. This significant effort not only involved navigating challenging security conditions but also cleared a corridor measuring 2.6 km in length and 13 meters in width, thereby enabling the Survey of India teams and construction agencies to advance critical infrastructure work along the border.
On February 16, Lt Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Spear Corps, visited Manipur to assess the security situation in light of ongoing challenges. His visit included inspections in key areas such as Ukhrul, Kangpokpi, Imphal East, and Imphal West districts, where he received comprehensive briefings from senior commanders, including the GOC of Red Shield Division and IGAR (South).
Lt Gen Pendharkar evaluated Army and Assam Rifles deployments, engaging directly with troops to gauge their preparedness for potential threats. In his address, he commended the soldiers for their professionalism and commitment to maintaining peace under difficult circumstances, stressing the importance of mission readiness and urging all formations to remain vigilant and agile, particularly in volatile regions.
