Defence Minister visits forward posts along Indo-China border
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 07 2018:
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday undertook a tour of the forward areas in Dau-Delai and Lohit valleys along the China border in the Tibetan region of Arunachal Pradesh.
She first visited the forward most post of Rochcham near India-China border and thereafter visited Hayuliang.
At the forward post the Defence Minister celebrated Diwali, distributed sweets to the troops and wished them prosperity and happiness.
She appreciated the zeal, enthusiasm and dedication of the troops who are stationed in the high mountainous areas and ensuring the sanctity of Indian borders.
At Hayuliang, the Minister interacted and distributed sweets to local civilians and GREF personnel.
During the visit, the Minister was accompanied by Lieutenant General M M Naravane AVSM, SM, VSM General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Command and Lieutenant General Gopal R AVSM, SM General Officer Commanding Spear Corps, said a statement of PIB (Defence Wing) today.