ITANAGAR, Nov 21: Governor Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd.) called on the Army for a cautious approach in dealing with local populations in insurgency affected areas.
Mishra was sharing his observations post his visit to militancy affected districts of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh with the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Army Command, Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, AVSM, VSM who called on him at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar today. They discussed regarding the defence of the borders and Civil-Army liaison for better cooperation and harmonised actions in the Frontier State.
The Governor complimented the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, for maintaining the territorial integrity of the nation, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh. He also thanked the Army Commander for arranging his visits and interaction with the troops in the forward areas.
The Governor emphasised that Army Units along with their prime responsibility of guarding the frontiers, should also adopt villages and schools and conduct medical camps in their area of responsibility. Such initiatives by the Army will help in checking the migration of the indigenous population from border areas and will strengthen the goodwill for the troops amongst the local population, he said.
Mishra also shared his commitment for the recruitment of the youths of Arunachal Pradesh in the Indian Army. 
The recruitment of our youths in the Army will have multifaceted advantages. Our youths know the terrain of the Border Areas like the back of their hand and are well adapted to the topography, he said.
The Army Commander briefed the Governor on the overall scenario of Army presence in the State. He assured the Governor of Army’s best efforts for the defence, welfare and wellbeing of the people of Arunachal Pradesh. 

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Kenter Joya Riba

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