Rajnath Singh reviews defence preparedness in forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh visited the army formation in Dinjan in Assam where he was briefed on infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as well as capability development and operational preparedness.

Published on: Sep 28, 2022, 23:06:36 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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GUWAHATI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the defence preparedness in the forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh bordering China on Wednesday.

Dibrugarh: Defence minister Rajnath Singh during a special programme at Dinjan Army camp in Dibrugarh district on Wednesday (PTI)

Singh, who arrived at Dibrugarh airport in Assam, is on a two-day visit to frontline locations in eastern Arunachal Pradesh. He is accompanied by Army chief General Manoj Pande and Lt. Gen. RP Kalita, commander Eastern Command and other senior officers.

The minister visited the army formation in Dinjan in Assam where he was briefed on infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as well as capability development and operational preparedness.

“The defence minister reviewed operational readiness of the formation in easternmost part of the country. During the visit, he was also briefed on employment of cutting-edge military equipment and technology to enhance operational efficiency of troops deployed in the frontline,” said a defence ministry statement .

On Thursday, Singh will visit forward posts to get a first-hand input on operational preparedness and interact with troops.

He will also interact with members of second religious expedition to Athu Popu, an annual trek of local Idu Mishmi tribe which is being facilitated by Indian Army since 2021 as part of outreach and continued efforts towards supporting the locals and development of tourism.

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A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More