Overview
- Lt Gen R.C. Tiwari, joined by Lt Gen Abhijit S. Pendharkar and senior officers, inspected forward positions at Parva in Mizoram and the Belonia border outpost in South Tripura on December 19.
- Eastern Command reported interactions with forward troops and praised Assam Rifles and the BSF for professionalism, resilience and a high state of operational preparedness.
- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the Centre is closely monitoring developments in Bangladesh and that India is prepared for any eventuality, with the state sending regular reports to New Delhi.
- Saha alleged that terrorists and criminals were released from Bangladeshi jails and cited advances in drone surveillance and the S-400 system’s demonstrated capabilities, framing these as official claims.
- Local media noted speculation that the Army may seek land for a new base in Mizoram to strengthen the eastern footprint, a possibility not confirmed by authorities.