Lieutenant General RP Kalita visits Sikkim; takes stock of prevailing situation along the border

The Eastern Army Commander, Lieutenant General RP Kalita visited Sikkim and took stock of prevailing situation along the border.

He arrived at Sukna, Siliguri on on a three-day visit to the Trishakti Corps on May 5. The Army Commander was briefed by Lieutenant General Tarun Kumar Aich General Officer Commanding, Trishakti Corps on the prevailing situation and operational preparedness of the formations.

An army spokesperson said,” The Army Commander also visited forward areas in Sikkim where he was briefed by senior Commanders on ground about the prevailing situation along the border”.


During his interaction with the troops, the Army Commander complimented the soldiers for their professionalism, dedication and commitment for maintaining round the clock vigil in inhospitable terrain and adverse climatic conditions.