Successfully insulating Northeast from Myanmar spillover effects; Manipur saw improvement: Army chief
New Delhi, Jan 13
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, addressing the annual press conference of the Indian Army on Tuesday, said that the Northeast situation, especially in Manipur, saw an improvement due to the neutral, transparent and decisive actions by security forces.
He said that in response to the turbulence in neighbouring nation, Myanmar, the security forces are working to shield the northeastern region from the spillover effects.
Addressing the mediapersons here, the Army chief said, "As regards the Northeast, neutral, transparent and decisive action by security forces, along with many proactive government initiatives, has led to a marked improvement in the situation in Manipur during 2025."
"Peaceful conduct of the Durand Cup, resumption of cultural festivals and renewal of suspension of operations, that is, SoO, with Kuki insurgent groups in September 2025, have been key markers of stability," he mentioned.
Gen Dwivedi further said that efforts have been made by the Indian Army, along with the Assam Rifles and the Ministry of Home Affairs, to safeguard the northeastern front from the dire circumstances currently existing in Myanmar.
"In response to turbulence in Myanmar, a comprehensive multi-agency security grid comprising Assam Rifles, Army, and Home Ministry is working towards insulating the Northeast from spillover effects. With the successful conduct of phase two elections in Myanmar, we should be able to engage each other more effectively now," he said.
Additionally, he noted that the situation along the northern and northwestern border remains "stable" and "under firm control", but stressed the need for "constant vigil".
He also said that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has witnessed a significant positive change in 2025, adding that the "theme of terrorism to tourism is gradually taking shape" in the union territory. He further said that in the past year, the security forces eliminated 31 terrorists, of which 65 per cent were of Pakistani origin, including the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While the improvement is welcome, we must be cautious. The "suspension of operations" with insurgent groups needs to lead to a permanent political solution. Stability is more than just the absence of violence; it's about lasting peace and development for the people of the region.
The multi-agency grid to handle the Myanmar spillover is a smart move. Our borders are porous in that region. Constant vigil is the key, as the General said. Kudos to our jawans and officers for holding the line in such difficult terrain and circumstances. 🙏
Good to hear about J&K as well. Terrorism to tourism is the dream for every Kashmiri. Eliminating foreign terrorists is crucial, but the real victory will be when the local youth are completely weaned away from militancy through jobs and hope.
The Durand Cup happening peacefully is a big deal! Sports can unite like nothing else. Hope this stability allows more investment and connectivity projects like the Act East policy to finally take off in the Northeast. The region has so much potential.
As someone from the region, I appreciate the efforts. But the report feels a bit top-down. The "improvement" needs to be felt in the daily lives of common people - in markets, schools, and on the roads. That's the true test of peace.
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