Imphal, Feb 19: In a coordinated effort to strengthen border management and infrastructure development, the Red Shield Division under the aegis of the Spear Corps extended critical assistance to the Survey of India for the placement of subsidiary pickets along the Indo–Myanmar Border near Yangoubung village in Manipur.

The mission involved meticulous area sanitisation and demining operations through dense and challenging jungle terrain. Troops undertook systematic clearance drills to ensure that the designated sites were safe for survey teams to carry out precise demarcation and installation tasks. The difficult topography, thick vegetation, and the inherent risks associated with unexploded ordnance required careful planning, technical expertise, and sustained ground coordination.
By securing the area and facilitating the accurate placement of subsidiary pickets, the Red Shield Division played a pivotal role in reinforcing boundary alignment efforts along this sensitive stretch of the border. The operation also paved the way for the Border Roads Organisation to resume construction of the border fence, a key infrastructure project aimed at enhancing surveillance, regulating movement, and strengthening overall border security.
Military officials highlighted that the seamless coordination between operational units, survey authorities, and infrastructure agencies reflects a unified approach towards national security and development. Beyond its immediate operational objectives, the mission underscores the Army’s commitment to ensuring safe working conditions for civil agencies operating in remote and sensitive regions.
The successful completion of sanitisation and demining tasks near Yangoubung village marks a significant step in fortifying border infrastructure while demonstrating the professionalism and operational readiness of the Red Shield Division in complex environments.