Arunachal Governor advocates enhanced security along LAC through technology

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd.) K T Parnaik, on October 4 stressed the need for stronger security along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with the help of technology and integrate the local population with the security forces, according to a statement by the Raj Bhavan.

He was participating in a discussion on 'Security Challenges in the Northeast, with special reference to Arunachal Pradesh' at Raj Bhavan.

Parnaik also spoke on actions being taken to enhance security along the India-Myanmar border.

In the discussion attended by state's Chief Information Commissioner Major General Jarken Gamlin, defence experts Lt Gen V K Chaturvedi, Air Vice Marshal H P Singh, and Brigadier D S Tripathi, the need for reciprocity at strategic and tactical level was emphasised, so as to create leverage for resolution, the statement said.

Strategic implications of fallout in Bangladesh, Nepal and neighbouring countries on northeastern states and specifically Arunachal Pradesh were also discussed.

Security experts, leaders of social organisations, educationists and media professionals shared their views during the discussion.
(With PTI inputs)