Air Marshal Walia Visits Kohima to Assess Security

Kohima: Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, head of the Eastern Air Command, traveled to Kohima on July 12, 2026. He stopped first at the Kohima War Cemetery. He laid a wreath there to honor soldiers who died for the country. It was a somber moment.

The Air Marshal moved on to the Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (North). He sat through briefings on the local security situation and recent operational shifts. The meeting highlighted the ongoing, high-stakes coordination between the Indian Air Force, the Indian Army, and the Assam Rifles.

Walia spoke with the troops on the ground. He praised their focus and their dedication to the job. According to official reports, he expressed appreciation for their "professionalism, high morale and unwavering commitment towards maintaining peace, security and stability in the North-Eastern Region." His visit aims to keep that security tight.