Arunachal Governor KT Parnaik interacts with armed forces personnel in Taksing village

Upper Subansiri (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], September 30 : Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General KT Parnaik (Retd.) on Friday visited Taksing, a border village in Upper Subansiri District and interacted with the armed forces personnel.
The Governor said that the international border of Arunachal Pradesh in the Taksing Sector is sensitive and strategically important for the security of the nation.
"He exhorted the forces to be alert and uphold the gallant traditions of the Indian Armed Forces in guarding sensitive borders," an official statement said. 
The Governor, who had earlier visited Taksing as the General Officer Commanding, 4 Corp in 2008, encouraged the personnel to maintain physical fitness and sound mental alertness.
"He shared modern-day security design and steps with the personnel to keep the border safe and secure," an official statement said. 
The Governor advised the officers and personnel to maintain cordial relations with the border villagers in the Taksing area and provide them assistance in times of need and emergency.
The officers and personnel of Rajputana Rifles, Garhwal Rifles, Arunachal Scouts, 340 field regiment and Indo-Tibetan Border Police were present in the interaction.