WOKHA, OCTOBER 31 (MExN): The 7th NAP Battalion headquartered at Bhandari, Wokha has finally a proper office building for the unit's commandant. The building was inaugurated by Home Minister Y. Patton at a programme on October 31 at Bhandari.
The unit's home base was established in 1985 with personnel strength of 30. Initially, the NAPTC acted as its temporary headquarters before a government directive was issued in 1988 to permanently station at Bhandari. It however took another 6 years to complete the relocation.
"(On one hand) it is disheartening to say that a proper commandant's office building could not be constructed even after a lapse of 31 years (on the other) it is indeed a proud moment for fulfilment of a long felt dream," said Patton at the programme. He added that the infrastructure development would act as a morale booster for the commanding officer and the 7th NAP.
While stating that the issue of land ownership has become a major concern in Nagaland, he said that unless land is made available, there cannot be development. He though lauded the landowners of Bhandari for not creating hindrance towards developmental activities.
