Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik chaired a security review meeting at Namsai on Sunday, focusing on strengthening border management, expediting border fencing and intensifying the campaign against drug trafficking in eastern Arunachal Pradesh.
In his continuous efforts to expedite border fencing, the Governor convened the second meeting at Namsai attended by representatives of all agencies involved in the project.
The Governor said a comprehensive security review of Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts was essential to safeguard peace, stability and public confidence in this strategically important region.
He emphasised that the security challenges along the international boundary with Myanmar required heightened vigilance and seamless coordination among the Army, Assam Rifles, State Police, intelligence agencies and civil administration.
Highlighting the importance of border infrastructure, the Governor said the decision to undertake border fencing had been taken after careful consideration and that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs had already issued necessary directions. He stressed the need for expeditious action on the ground.
Expressing concern over delay in border fencing and cross-border narcotics trafficking, the Governor called for a coordinated ‘Whole of the State’ approach, on the lines of the ‘Whole of the Nation’ approach, to effectively address security challenges.
The Governor advised regular coordination meetings among security agencies, district administration and State Police to assess the security situation, identify emerging threats, ensure timely information-sharing and formulate coordinated responses.
Major General H.S. Mavi, IG HQ IGAR (N); Brigadier Adarsh Kumar Singh, DIG, HQ 25 Sector, Assam Rifles; Chief Engineer, Project Udayak, Border Roads Organisation and Apur Bitin, IGP (Law and Order), participated in the discussion.
The Deputy Commissioners, Lobsang Tsering (Namsai), R.D. Thungon (Changlang) and Badonlum Tawsik (Tirap), along with ADC Pebika Lego (Longding), apprised the Governor of progress on the ground, implementation-related issues and administrative challenges concerning border fencing and anti-drug initiatives.
Changlang SP Kirli Padu; Namsai SP Sange Thinley and Longding SP Thuptan Jambey briefed the Governor on security concerns, progress of border fencing and measures to strengthen the anti-drug campaign.
