Defence minister tours forward areas in Arunachal
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (File Photo/IANS)
Kolkata : Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman undertook a tour of the forward areas in Dau-Delal and Lohit valleys of Aruanachal Pradesh, a defence ministry release said on Thursday.
A few more pictures from #HappyDeepavali today with the Armed forces in Arunachal Pradesh. Also met with the representatives of Border Roads Organisations in Hyulong @easterncomd @adgpi pic.twitter.com/lFpMnPKquy
— Nirmala Sitharaman (Modi Ka Parivar) (@nsitharaman) November 7, 2018
Sitharaman on Wednesday first overflew the forward-most post of Rochcham near India-China border, and Hayuliang.
At the forward post, the minister celebrated Diwali, distributed sweets to the troops and wished them happiness.
She appreciated the zeal, enthusiasm and dedication of the troops who are stationed in the high mountainous areas to ensure the sanctity of Indian borders.
Today also visited Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh. Was accompanied by MoS(Home) @KirenRijiju & Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane, AVSM, SM, VSM GOC-in-C, Eastern Command. The District Collector & the Superintendent of Police too accompanied us. Met with delegations also. pic.twitter.com/wGUEDoFgav
— Nirmala Sitharaman (Modi Ka Parivar) (@nsitharaman) November 7, 2018
At Hayuliang, the minister also interacted and distributed sweets to local civilians and GREF personnel.
Sitharaman was accompanied by Lt. Gen. M.M. Naravana, General Officer Commanding-in-chief Eastern Command and Lt. Gen. Gopal R, General Officer Commanding Spear Corps.
Published on: Nov 8, 2018 at 20:08 IST
IANS
