Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen R.C. Tiwari, accompanied by Spear Corps Commander Lt Gen Abhijit S. Pendharkar, visited the India-Bangladesh border areas in Mizoram’s Parva and Tripura’s Belonia on December 19, 2025, to assess security preparedness amid escalating unrest in Bangladesh. The senior officers reviewed operational readiness at Assam Rifles and BSF company operating bases, commending troops for their professionalism, steadfastness, and high vigilance along the 1,880-km frontier shared by India’s northeastern states. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted the state’s close monitoring of cross-border risks, including released criminals and smuggling threats, while affirming India’s robust defenses bolstered by advanced drone surveillance and S-400 systems under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vigilant leadership. These measures underscore India’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its borders against regional instability.