Mail News Service
Imphal, Oct 22 : The command of the Red Shield Division, the Premier Army Formation in Manipur, changed hands in a solemn but impressive ceremony at Leimakhong on 22 Oct 12. Major General Binoy Poonnen, Vishista Sewa Medal, handed over the reins of the Division to Major General Karun Kumar Sinha, Sena Medal after a successful and memorable tenure.
Major General Binoy Poonnen of The MAHAR REGIMENT assumed the command of Red Shield Division in Jun 2011. He has rich experience of serving in During his command, the major thrust of the Division was directed towards assisting the State machinery in combating the menace of militancy by affecting numerous apprehensions, facilitating a large number of cadres to join the national mainstream and monitoring the Cease Fire and Suspension of
Operations agreements between the government and under ground organisations. Concurrently, under the guidance of Major General Binoy Poonnen, VSM, the Red Shield Division undertook numerous Military Civic Action programmes under Op Sadbhavna in the State to provide essential amenities to the local populace, supplement the infrastructure development efforts of the State Government and strengthen the bond between the Army and the people of Manipur. The General was a popular figure in the State and enjoyed the affection, trust and faith of all sections of the population, civ government officials and other security agencies. He wished the people of the State peace and prosperity in the days to come and hoped that this wonderful part of India will soon be rid of the scourge of insurgency.
Major General Karun Kumar Sinha, SM, a decorated infantry officer with varied experience both in India and abroad was commissioned into THE SIKH REGIMENT. An alumnus of NDA, the General Officer is a soldier with very high professional credentials and has tenanted crucial Staff and Instructional appointments. Gen Sinha has immense experience of handling counter insurgency both at Staff and grass root ground level. The General Officer has represented the Army as a Team Leader in a prestigious United Nation Mission in Liberia.
Major General Karun Kumar Sinha, SM while extending his good wishes to the people of Manipur assured the people of the commitment of the Red Shield Division towards maintenance of peace and harmony in the State.
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