Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday held a meeting with General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps, Lieutenant General Neeraj Shukla, to discuss issues related to peace, stability and the overall security situation in the Northeast.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, Sarma described the interaction as “productive” and praised the Indian Army’s role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
“Had a productive interaction with Lieutenant General Neeraj Shukla, GOC of Gajraj Corps. The Gajraj Corps has a rich and decorated history in the region and plays a pivotal role in maintaining peace and stability. Discussed the way ahead,” the Chief Minister posted.
The Gajraj Corps, headquartered in Tezpur, Assam, is one of the Indian Army’s key operational formations responsible for safeguarding the country’s eastern frontier. In addition to its operational duties, the Corps has been actively involved in humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations and civic action programmes across the region.
The meeting comes amid an improvement in the security situation in the Northeast, with several insurgent groups signing peace agreements with the Centre and the Assam government in recent years.
Officials said the interaction reflected the close coordination between the Assam government and the Indian Army in addressing security challenges and supporting development initiatives in border and remote areas.
The Army has also played a key role in assisting civil authorities during floods, natural disasters and other emergencies in Assam, while undertaking welfare initiatives through its outreach programmes.
While the Chief Minister did not disclose specific details of the discussions, his remarks indicated that the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and identifying the way forward to ensure lasting peace, stability and development in the Northeast.
(With inputs from IANS)
