Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits forward areas in Arunachal

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits forward areas in Arunachal

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Itanagar: Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday visited the forward areas in Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh along the India - China Border and inaugurated a strategically important bridge in Lower Dibang Valley district.

The minister overflew the forward locations along the Line of Actual Control and visited the Army post at Anini in Dibang Valley district located at the height of 5300 feet, a Defence communiqué informed.

Sitharaman was accompanied by the Eastern Army Commander, Lieutenant General MM Naravane, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of Spear Corps, Lieutenant General Rajeev Sirohi At the forward post, the minister was briefed on the operational situation and defence preparedness of the armed forces in Dibang Valley.

She also interacted with the troops and appreciated their dedication and selfless service in protecting India’s borders in such inhospitable terrain. Sitharaman lauded the efforts to enhance connectivity in forward areas, the communiqué added.

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