Defence minister Sitharaman visits Arunachal Pradesh
Guwahati, Jan 18 (IBNS): Union defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday visited the forward areas along the India-China border in Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh.
The minister flew over the forward locations along the Line of Actual Control and visited the army post of Anini located at the height of 5,300 feet.
She was accompanied by the Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General MM Naravane, GOC Spear Corps, Lieutenant General Rajeev Sirohi and other Military and civil officials.
At the forward post, the defence minister was briefed on the operational situation and defence preparedness of the Armed Forces in Dibang Valley.
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She also interacted with the troops and appreciated their dedication and selfless service in protecting India’s borders in such inhospitable terrain.
Later, the defence minister had inaugurated the Difu (Chipu) Bridge at Roing in Arunachal Pradesh. In addition to enhancing operational capability, this 329-metre bridge will usher in economic prosperity for people of Namsai, Lohit, Anjaw and Lower Dibang districts of the state.
The defence minister lauded the efforts to enhance connectivity in forward areas.
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