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Itanagar: Calling for heightened vigilance and strategic foresight, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik on Friday addressed Indian Army officers at the Dinjan Military Station in Tinsukia district.
He emphasised on the crucial role the Army plays in defending Arunachal Pradesh’s borders while also contributing significantly to its development, especially in remote and sensitive regions, an official statement said here.
Drawing on his deep military experience, Parnaik spoke on the evolving global geopolitical landscape and urged officers to study ‘Operation Sindoor’ from strategic, operational, and humanitarian angles.
He highlighted the operation’s broader implications and called it a valuable learning opportunity that could sharpen their professional and tactical competence.
The governor stressed on the importance of operational preparedness, perception management, and leveraging modern technologies in contemporary warfare.
“Staying one step ahead of potential threats is not an option, it is a necessity,” he asserted, urging the officers to remain alert to adversarial tactics while continually strengthening their capabilities.
Appreciating the Army’s outreach in the state, the governor lauded units that go beyond the call of duty, especially those supporting education and healthcare in border villages. He encouraged further expansion of these people-centric efforts under ‘Operation Sadbhavana’ to deepen the trust between the armed forces and local communities.
Earlier, GOC of the 2 Mountain Division, Maj Gen V S Deshpande, briefed the governor on the Division’s operational mandate and ongoing goodwill initiatives under the Sadbhavana projects.
He noted that these efforts not only ensure security but also foster enduring partnerships with the people of Arunachal’s remote frontier areas.
The interaction highlighted the Indian Army’s dual mission in Arunachal Pradesh, defending the borders and nurturing grassroots development, both of which remain critical to national security and regional stability.
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