Arunachal Governor B.D. Mishra discusses State security issues with Gen Bipin Rawat

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (retd) Dr B.D. Mishra during a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat at New Delhi on Tuesday, discussed issues on national security and armed forces related to the State.

The Governor shared his observation regarding territorial integrity, sense of security amongst the local people in the border areas and spill over militancy in the eastern parts of the State.

He complimented the armed forces for good coordination and cooperation with the State police, administration and the people.

Dr Mishra conveyed his compliments to the CDS for the steps taken to create awareness about career openings in the armed forces and also for conducting recruitment rallies in Arunachal Pradesh. He suggested for intensifying the initiative, so that more and more youth from the State are encouraged and motivated to join the armed forces.

The Governor briefed the CDS about the proposed foundation stone-laying ceremony of the memorial of Major Bob Khathing at Tawang, which would commemorate the consolidation of civil administration in Tawang by Major Khathing on February 14, 1953. He also invited the CDS at the historical occasion of laying the foundation for the memorial.

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