GUWAHATI: Lieutenant General Abhay Krishna, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Command made his maiden visit to Guwahati after assuming charge of the Eastern Theatre of the Indian Army.
The Army Commander called on the Governor of Assam Banwarilal Purohit at Raj Bhawan here besides meeting the Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and apprised him of the actions been taken by the Indian Army in coordination with other Central and State security agencies, towards maintenance of peace and tranquility in the state, a Defence source here informed.
The Army Commander also discussed with the Chief Minister the actions taken in wake of the recent floods and other humanitarian assistance and disaster relief activities being undertaken by the Indian Army in the region.
It is pertinent to note that Lt Gen Abhay Krishna has a wide experience of service in the North East in addition to his tenures across the length and breadth of the country.